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Weather & Climate in Callanca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Callanca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13,241 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,241 ft (4,036 m) |
| Area | 251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1814°N, 71.1407°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
251 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 | 122 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 122 km | 267 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 133 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 121 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 150 km | 200 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 42 km | 126 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 62 km | 180 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 95 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 142 km | 210 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 129 km | 92 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 142 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 89 km | 190 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 67 km | 144 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 117 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 62 km | 197 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 148 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 72 km | 202 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 80 km | 111 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 106 km | 114 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 203 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 23 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 188 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
Callanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 35°F in July to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.1").