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Chijichaya, Peru

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892 Population 1/sq mi density
12,661 ft Elevation 3,859 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Chijichaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,661 ft (3,859 m)
Area726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1707°N, 69.6888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

545 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 114 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 146 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 149 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 150 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 121 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 103 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 81 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 131 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 55 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 138 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 129 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 137 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 125 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 61 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 111 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 134 km
May 12, 2021 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru M5.4 129 km
Feb 2, 2006 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru M5.3 110 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 19 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 120 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 125 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 133 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 173 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 6.9 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in

Chijichaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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