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Chala, Peru

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66 ft Elevation 20 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Chala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 365 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8658°N, 74.2469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.2"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

690 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 79 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 23 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 28 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 51 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 37 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 90 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 39 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 132 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 20 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 83 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 112 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 123 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 149 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 120 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 72 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 36 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 18 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 69 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 67 km
May 8, 2019 46 km S of San Juan, Peru M5.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 79 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 22 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 51 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in

Chala has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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