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Chipao, Peru

Full City Profile

1,021 Population 3/sq mi density
11,276 ft Elevation 3,437 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Chipao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 109.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,276 ft (3,437 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3661°N, 73.8767°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 109.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

297 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 42 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 71 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 147 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 53 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 129 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 128 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 83 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 148 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 137 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 18 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 75 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 131 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 54 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 147 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 134 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 125 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 53 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 137 km
Jan 12, 2004 15 km WSW of Quicacha, Peru M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 6.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Warmest

Chipao has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 39°F in January to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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