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Challabamba, Peru

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875 Population 15/sq mi density
9,075 ft Elevation 2,766 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Challabamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,075 ft (2,766 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2116°N, 71.6532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 59 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 139 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 92 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 140 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 87 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 131 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 129 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 112 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 97 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 134 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 145 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 25 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 67 km
Jan 8, 2016 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru M4.9 112 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 121 km
Sep 20, 2012 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru M4.9 127 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 71 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 101 km
Mar 20, 2022 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 131 km
Aug 8, 2003 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru M4.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in

Challabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 47°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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