Chalán, Peru

Full City Profile

538 Population 3/sq mi density

10,906 ft Elevation 3,324 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Chalán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,906 ft (3,324 m)
Area	196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.6500°N, 78.2321°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2024.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	146 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	131 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	140 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	81 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	149 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	141 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	133 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	138 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	136 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	127 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	146 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	150 km
May 4, 1991	5 km W of Soritor, Peru	M5.0	132 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	107 km
Apr 5, 1991	22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	147 km
Apr 7, 1991	2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru	M5.0	134 km
Jun 8, 1990	2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru	M5.0	136 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	116 km
Jan 7, 1997	20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	143 km
Dec 27, 1996	17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
March	56°F (13°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
June	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
July	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
August	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in	Driest
September	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
December	56°F (13°C)	4.1 in

Chalán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.3").

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