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Chachapoyas, Peru

Full City Profile

32,026 Population 539/sq mi density
7,743 ft Elevation 2,360 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Chachapoyas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,743 ft (2,360 m)
Area59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2317°N, 77.8690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 90 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 75 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 85 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 125 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 133 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 118 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 94 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 85 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 92 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 83 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 75 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 73 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 143 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 143 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 91 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 111 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 97 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 105 km
Jul 6, 2025 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 122 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in

Chachapoyas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.5").

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