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Chalamarca, Peru

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776 Population 5/sq mi density
8,720 ft Elevation 2,658 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Chalamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,720 ft (2,658 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-6.5029°N, 78.4801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2024.

May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 149 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 110 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 148 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 146 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 132 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 118 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 86 km
Dec 27, 1996 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.9 147 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 148 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 116 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 131 km
Jun 4, 1990 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru M4.7 140 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 91 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 128 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 122 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 141 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 55 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 130 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in

Chalamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.2").

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