Chignayhua, Peru
Full City Profile
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 Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,851 ft (3,917 m) |
| Area | 251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.2461°N, 71.4444°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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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