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Weather & Climate in Catahuasi, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catahuasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7989°N, 75.8919°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M8.0 | 101 km | 39 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 145 km | 106 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 150 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 100 km | 57 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 120 km | 30 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 118 km | 49 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 91 km | 50 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.8 | 99 km | 34 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 69 km | 50 km |
| May 6, 2012 | 14 km SE of Humay, Peru | M5.6 | 114 km | 54 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 115 km | 36 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.6 | 82 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 128 km | 96 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 97 km | 104 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 113 km | 35 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 43 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 101 km | 62 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 118 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 101 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 150 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
Catahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").