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Weather & Climate in Ccatca, Peru

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

Ccatca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,133 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,133 ft (3,698 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6051°N, 71.5636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 53.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 87 km 105 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 141 km 180 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 107 km 126 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 78 km 92 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 141 km 33 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 118 km 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 133 km 91 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 131 km 197 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 139 km 202 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 143 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 118 km 114 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 135 km 111 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 131 km 153 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 130 km 96 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 141 km 144 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 142 km 87 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 107 km 28 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 128 km 29 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 131 km 171 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 141 km 91 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Warmest

Ccatca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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