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Weather & Climate in Carhuamayo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carhuamayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 28°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,986 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
28°F Jul (-2°C)
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,986 ft (4,263 m) |
| Area | 104.8 sq mi (271.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.9167°N, 76.0333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 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 | 98 km | 106 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 96 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 8 km | 126 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 101 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 116 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 101 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 83 km | 103 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 36 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 95 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.0 | 129 km | 114 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 85 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
Carhuamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 28°F in July to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.7").