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Charcani Chico, Peru

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583 Population 15/sq mi density
9,147 ft Elevation 2,788 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Charcani Chico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,147 ft (2,788 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-16.3095°N, 71.5010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.44"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

790 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 88 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 130 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 24 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 45 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 109 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 134 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 77 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 94 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 140 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 134 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 136 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 129 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 145 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 61 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 82 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 127 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 150 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 145 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 91 km
Aug 15, 1996 27 km WSW of San Antonio, Peru M5.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 14 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 69 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 77 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 86 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 133 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 144 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in

Charcani Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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