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Weather & Climate in Canchaque, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canchaque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,740 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3760°N, 79.6098°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 110 km | 64 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 44 km | 67 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 39 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 109 km | 62 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 129 km | 40 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 87 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 68 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 72 km | 32 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 12 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 115 km | 41 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 83 km | 83 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 112 km | 61 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 3 km W of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 113 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 131 km | 92 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Salitral, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in |
Canchaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.4").