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Chignayhua, Peru

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3,912 Population 16/sq mi density
12,851 ft Elevation 3,917 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Chignayhua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,851 ft (3,917 m)
Area251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2461°N, 71.4444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 45.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

317 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 144 km
Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 150 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 148 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 139 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 140 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 83 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 36 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 102 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 148 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 134 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 117 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 119 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 93 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 135 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 48 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 126 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 104 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 64 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 74 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 13 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 162 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 177 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 6.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
August 40°F (5°C) 0.3 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Warmest

Chignayhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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