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Chamaca, Peru

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689 Population 35/sq mi density
12,336 ft Elevation 3,760 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Chamaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. The area receives 56.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,336 ft (3,760 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3024°N, 71.8527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 56.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

375 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 M7.0 138 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 66 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 121 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 72 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 90 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 136 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 137 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 83 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 137 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 132 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 55 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 147 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 148 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 70 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 36 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 135 km
Jan 29, 1998 4 km SE of Choco, Peru M5.4 148 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 142 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 87 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 56 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 134 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 165 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 7.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 6.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Warmest

Chamaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in July to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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