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Weather & Climate in Candarave, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Candarave has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,302 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,302 ft (3,445 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2678°N, 70.2494°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
892 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 97 km | 128 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 126 km | 118 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 73 km | 148 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 93 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 138 km | 114 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 83 km | 106 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 66 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 34 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 80 km | 146 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 75 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 57 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 146 km | 141 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 47 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 30 km | 116 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 128 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 133 km | 113 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 100 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 11 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 30 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 97 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 122 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 154 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
Candarave has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 43°F in June to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").