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Weather & Climate in Cayarani, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cayarani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,890 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,890 ft (3,929 m)
Area995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.6722°N, 72.0219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 56.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

543 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 149 km 123 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 140 km 110 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 114 km 7 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 134 km 180 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 126 km 111 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 80 km 126 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 97 km 33 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 85 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 102 km 92 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 133 km 121 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 92 km 33 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 120 km 121 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 149 km 98 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 55 km 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 80 km 91 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 92 km 26 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 102 km 112 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 112 km 12 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 109 km 20 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 104 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 90 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 91 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 125 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 129 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 7.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 7.5 in Wettest
March 42°F (5°C) 6.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
June 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in
August 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
September 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Warmest

Cayarani has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 35°F in June to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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