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Weather & Climate in Catac, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,617 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,617 ft (3,541 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.8000°N, 77.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 138 km | 45 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 147 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 115 km | 117 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 136 km | 47 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 114 km | 59 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 79 km | 65 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 53 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.0 | 148 km | 51 km |
| May 12, 2020 | 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 73 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 119 km | 53 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 64 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 66 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 68 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 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Catac has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in June to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.0").