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Weather & Climate in Caleta de Carquín, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Caleta de Carquín 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 43 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density3,151/sq mi
Coordinates-11.0925°N, 77.6267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"
95% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 114 km 60 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 135 km 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 19 km 58 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 128 km 45 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 102 km 59 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 122 km 47 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 122 km 40 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 51 km 71 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 147 km 34 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 143 km 96 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 75 km 67 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 134 km 36 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 131 km 51 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 79 km 48 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 118 km 51 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 53 km 67 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 17 km 75 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 114 km 49 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 115 km 65 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 79 km 41 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 600 120 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 135 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 111 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 117 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 116 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 126 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 132 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 122 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest

Caleta de Carquín has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and December the driest (0.0").

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