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Chilcas, Peru

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252 Population 2/sq mi density
10,472 ft Elevation 3,192 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Chilcas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,472 ft (3,192 m)
Area131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1714°N, 73.9069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 97 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 98 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 149 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 117 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 120 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 111 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 73 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 44 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 113 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 107 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 143 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 61 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 117 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 48 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 147 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 115 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 146 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 47 km
Oct 14, 2017 18 km SSW of Sañayca, Peru M4.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.3 in
February 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
March 53°F (11°C) 6.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Chilcas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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