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Weather & Climate in Calapuja, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calapuja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,726 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,726 ft (3,879 m) |
| Area | 269.4 sq mi (697.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3101°N, 70.2217°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
362 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 45 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 67 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 143 km | 128 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 59 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 38 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 10 km | 200 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 144 km | 126 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 103 km | 255 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 98 km | 180 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 21 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 118 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 67 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 97 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 26 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 43 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 197 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 118 km | 202 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 27 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 103 km | 260 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 111 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 159 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 175 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in |
Calapuja has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").