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Chichas, Peru
Full City Profile
185
Population
0/sq mi density
7,060 ft
Elevation
2,152 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Chichas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,060 ft (2,152 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5475°N, 72.9186°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 65 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 90 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Chichas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 45°F in January to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").