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Chillia, Peru

Full City Profile

1,660 Population 7/sq mi density
9,413 ft Elevation 2,869 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Chillia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,413 ft (2,869 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1246°N, 77.5149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 101 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 79 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 131 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 148 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 136 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 148 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 95 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 98 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 145 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 124 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 138 km
Apr 9, 2008 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru M4.7 139 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 58 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 23 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 142 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 49 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 48 km
Feb 15, 1994 38 km N of Tocache, Peru M4.6 120 km
Feb 8, 2009 48 km SE of Huicungo, Peru M4.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Chillia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 46°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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