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Chalhuanca, Peru

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617 Population 1/sq mi density
14,239 ft Elevation 4,340 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Chalhuanca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 365 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,239 ft (4,340 m)
Area543.8 sq mi (1,408.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7178°N, 71.3208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 80.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

716 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 142 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 110 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 55 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 46 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 73 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 118 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 120 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 122 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 45 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 132 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 136 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 58 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 134 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 130 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 133 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 138 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 139 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 105 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 119 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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