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Weather & Climate in Callahuanca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Callahuanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,682 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,682 ft (1,732 m) |
| Area | 54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.8283°N, 76.6164°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 22 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 98 km | 50 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 131 km | 58 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 97 km | 62 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 87 km | 43 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 6 km | 96 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 105 km | 71 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 97 km | 77 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 67 km | 53 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 115 km | 126 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 69 km | 67 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 71 km | 51 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 116 km |
| May 17, 2018 | 7 km E of Mala, Peru | M5.2 | 94 km | 56 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 54 km W of Callao, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 49 km |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 20 km W of Chilca, Peru | M5.2 | 83 km | 36 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 89 km | 67 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 78 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 129 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 66 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 56 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 137 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 46 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Callahuanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.0").