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Weather & Climate in Calca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,593 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,593 ft (2,924 m) |
| Area | 155.8 sq mi (403.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3333°N, 71.9500°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 36 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 61 km | 92 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 123 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 122 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 49 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 95 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 102 km | 80 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 54 km | 38 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru | M4.9 | 94 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Calca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.3").