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Chalhuanca, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
Chalhuanca is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 617. Elevation: 14,239 ft (4,340 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 617 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 14,239 ft (4,340 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.7178°, -71.3208° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 80.9 inches (206 cm) |
About Chalhuanca
Chalhuanca is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 617. The city sits at an elevation of 14,239 feet (4,340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,239 ft (4,340 m) |
| Area | 543.8 sq mi (1,408.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7178°N, 71.3208°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 88 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 111 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 113 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 172 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 33°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Chalhuanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 33°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chalhuanca
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 40399 Gral. Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Chalhuanca
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rodríguez Ballón International Airport | AQP | Large Airport |
| Chivay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vitor Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Chalhuanca?
Chalhuanca has a population of 617 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 543.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chalhuanca?
Chalhuanca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 365 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 80.9 inches of snow.