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Weather & Climate in Calamarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calamarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,993 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (29°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,993 ft (3,046 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1700°N, 78.4115°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 113 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 104 km | 117 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 147 km | 50 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 58 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 110 km | 73 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 123 km | 64 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 64 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 68 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 128 km | 66 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 29 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 76 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.9 | 129 km | 48 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 57 km | 77 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 108 km | 60 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 34 km | 106 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 54 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 122 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
Calamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.2").