Chicla, Peru

Full City Profile

482 Population 5/sq mi density

12,129 ft Elevation 3,697 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Chicla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	65.2°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,129 ft (3,697 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.7064°N, 76.2683°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 273.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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	29 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	122 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	139 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	124 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	133 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	38 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	100 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	99 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	103 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	89 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	111 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	72 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	126 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	121 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	103 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	115 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	112 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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	70 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	106 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	96 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	101 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	86 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	101 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	5.4 in
March	45°F (7°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
April	44°F (7°C)	2.3 in
May	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
June	40°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in
September	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
November	44°F (6°C)	1.8 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in

Chicla has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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