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Weather & Climate in Casca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Casca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,165 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,165 ft (3,403 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8554°N, 77.3983°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 36 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 105 km | 126 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 33 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 106 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 118 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 136 km | 120 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 140 km | 63 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 99 km | 48 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 135 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 94 km | 129 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 135 km | 92 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 136 km | 73 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 140 km | 79 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 148 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
Casca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").