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Challas, Peru
Full City Profile
986
Population
7/sq mi density
10,584 ft
Elevation
3,226 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Challas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,584 ft (3,226 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4390°N, 77.3239°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Challas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 38°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.6").