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Chacapalpa, Peru
Full City Profile
376
Population
6/sq mi density
12,287 ft
Elevation
3,745 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Chacapalpa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,287 ft (3,745 m) |
| Area | 67.9 sq mi (175.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.7332°N, 75.7557°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 108 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 149 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in |
Chacapalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 39°F in July to 47°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.3").