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Chapaya, Peru

Full City Profile

664 Population 3/sq mi density
8,074 ft Elevation 2,461 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Chapaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,074 ft (2,461 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1885°N, 79.4264°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.01"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 135 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 128 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 147 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 66 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 144 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 138 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 138 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 142 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 109 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 70 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 81 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 107 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 130 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 50 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 109 km
Nov 6, 1999 12 km N of San Martin, Peru M4.8 136 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 73 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 149 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 40 km
Sep 9, 2014 34 km W of Celica, Ecuador M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
February 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in

Chapaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in June to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and September the driest (1.7").

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