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Weather & Climate in Cascas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cascas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,055 ft (1,236 m) |
| Area | 224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.4833°N, 78.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 105 km | 130 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 64 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 104 km | 106 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 41 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 60 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 125 km | 54 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 119 km | 77 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 47 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 111 km | 54 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 98 km | 71 km |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.7 | 133 km | 57 km |
| May 25, 2019 | 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | M4.7 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 130 km | 70 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 138 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 140 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in |
Cascas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").