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Chalcos, Peru

Full City Profile

253 Population 4/sq mi density
11,975 ft Elevation 3,650 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Chalcos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,975 ft (3,650 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8478°N, 73.7533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 86 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 65 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 110 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 124 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 130 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 76 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 79 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 46 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 129 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 85 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 115 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 42 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 111 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 121 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 113 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 74 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 32 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 113 km
Mar 6, 2007 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru M5.2 141 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Chalcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 51°F in June to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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