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Chancay, Peru

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26,958 Population 216/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Chancay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area124.9 sq mi (323.4 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates-11.5714°N, 77.2672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.2"
97% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 81 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 56 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 140 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 140 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 29 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 70 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 82 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 92 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 133 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 146 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 100 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 9 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 68 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 145 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 111 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 72 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 66 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 144 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 137 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 94 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 94 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 48 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 51 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 62 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 96 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 56 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Chancay has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").

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