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Weather & Climate in Caylloma, Peru

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

Caylloma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 43.3 inches. The area receives 217.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,209 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,209 ft (4,331 m)
Area113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.1889°N, 71.7729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 217.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

646 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 89 km 123 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 111 km 136 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 144 km 199 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 108 km 186 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 103 km 110 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 52 km 7 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 125 km 180 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 129 km 111 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 90 km 126 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 143 km 33 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 108 km 121 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 82 km 33 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 95 km 121 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 145 km 212 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 38 km 33 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 141 km 184 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 104 km 26 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 64 km 144 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 143 km 98 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 143 km 207 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 65 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 67 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 81 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 114 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 121 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in
August 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
September 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in

Caylloma has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 37°F in June to 49°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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