Chicchicay, Peru

Full City Profile

598 Population 3/sq mi density

4,803 ft Elevation 1,464 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Chicchicay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	41.0°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,803 ft (1,464 m)
Area	176.9 sq mi (458.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.7229°N, 75.9533°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

336 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	102 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	135 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	107 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	116 km
Aug 18, 2007	7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	126 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	121 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	83 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	99 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	123 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	75 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	137 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Aug 19, 2007	32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	117 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	117 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	83 km
May 6, 2012	14 km SE of Humay, Peru	M5.6	123 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	118 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	101 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	93 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	30 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	102 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	148 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	143 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	139 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	143 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	105 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
March	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.1 in
June	52°F (11°C)	0.0 in
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	52°F (11°C)	0.0 in
September	53°F (12°C)	0.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in
November	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
December	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in

Chicchicay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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