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Weather & Climate in Canaria, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canaria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 54°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 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,961 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,961 ft (3,036 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.9214°N, 73.9053°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 83 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 48 km | 101 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 136 km | 31 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 97 km | 101 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 60 km | 107 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 91 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 61 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 34 km | 96 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 129 km | 87 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 51 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 72 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 109 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 38 km | 93 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 84 km | 70 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru | M5.2 | 131 km | 93 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in |
Canaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 49°F in June to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.3").