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Weather & Climate in Caldera, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caldera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 221.9 sq mi (574.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0862°N, 77.4590°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Sep 23, 1995 | 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru | M6.5 | 131 km | 60 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 119 km | 106 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 30 km | 58 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 143 km | 45 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 115 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 136 km | 47 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 51 km | 71 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 130 km | 96 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 67 km | 67 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 126 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 36 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 91 km | 48 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 51 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.2 | 97 km | 41 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 54 km W of Callao, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 49 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 46 km | 67 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 102 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 138 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 105 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 134 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 109 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 137 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 113 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in |
Caldera has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and November the driest (0.1").