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Chachas, Peru

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563 Population 1/sq mi density
11,096 ft Elevation 3,382 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Chachas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 151.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average35°F (1°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,096 ft (3,382 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.5014°N, 72.2701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 151.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 18, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 136 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 78 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 115 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 45 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 59 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 76 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 48 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 145 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 45 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 32 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 31 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 120 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 123 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 67 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 146 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 84 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 107 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 115 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 33 km
Aug 25, 2014 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 11 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 40 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 55 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 110 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 177 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 35°F (1°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
September 47°F (9°C) 0.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in Warmest

Chachas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 35°F in July to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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