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Chincheros, Peru

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1,797 Population 26/sq mi density
9,124 ft Elevation 2,781 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Chincheros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,124 ft (2,781 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5183°N, 73.7222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 121 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 82 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 145 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 139 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 144 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 89 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 82 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 97 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 118 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 146 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 87 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 116 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 128 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 98 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 70 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 100 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 65 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 126 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 93 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in

Chincheros has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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