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Chinchihuasi, Peru

Full City Profile

438 Population 22/sq mi density
9,006 ft Elevation 2,745 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Chinchihuasi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,006 ft (2,745 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5186°N, 74.5457°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 138 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 57 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 47 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 98 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 136 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 63 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 79 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 135 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 66 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 127 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 54 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 105 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 76 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 118 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 142 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 95 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 108 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 143 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 149 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
February 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Chinchihuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 47°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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