Chaclla, Peru

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200 Population 4/sq mi density

11,388 ft Elevation 3,471 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Chaclla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,388 ft (3,471 m)
Area	54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.7395°N, 76.6470°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 273.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	16 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	108 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	124 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	106 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	93 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	16 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	99 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	99 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	107 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	63 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	75 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	108 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	74 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	108 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	82 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	91 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	133 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	114 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	141 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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	69 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	130 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	66 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	57 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	64 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	138 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	48 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	64 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
April	53°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	50°F (10°C)	0.0 in
August	48°F (9°C)	0.1 in
September	49°F (10°C)	0.3 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in

Chaclla has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 33°F in January to 54°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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