Chimbo, Peru

Full City Profile

510 Population 6/sq mi density

12,677 ft Elevation 3,864 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Chimbo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,677 ft (3,864 m)
Area	85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.2750°N, 69.2019°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 5.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

434 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	140 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	96 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	81 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	46 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	149 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	124 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	64 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	124 km
May 12, 2021	2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.4	144 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	39 km
Mar 4, 1998	60 km E of Estique, Peru	M5.3	142 km
Feb 2, 2006	29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.3	117 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	64 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	35 km
Dec 1, 1998	71 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.3	150 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	113 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	54 km
Jun 29, 2013	23 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.3	68 km
Aug 12, 2001	27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.2	96 km
May 7, 1996	5 km E of Caminaca, Peru	M5.2	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	146 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	150 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	172 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	180 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	7.6 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	7.2 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.5 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.5 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in
August	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
September	49°F (9°C)	2.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
December	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in

Chimbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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