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Chancay, Peru

Full City Profile

541 Population 7/sq mi density
8,786 ft Elevation 2,678 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Chancay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,786 ft (2,678 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3882°N, 78.1237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 28 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 139 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 125 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 147 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 67 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 84 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 58 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 60 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 141 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 143 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 141 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 124 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 121 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 58 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 86 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 88 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 87 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 100 km
Apr 12, 2001 13 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.3 143 km
Feb 20, 1996 10 km E of Huamachuco, Peru M4.3 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in

Chancay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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