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Chipispaya, Peru

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1,932 Population 9/sq mi density
6,365 ft Elevation 1,940 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Chipispaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Area217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4981°N, 70.2169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.26"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

963 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 122 km
Mar 23, 2015 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M6.4 146 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 66 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 108 km
Oct 10, 2017 58 km E of Arica, Chile M6.3 129 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 71 km
Apr 1, 1997 90 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 132 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 115 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 69 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 40 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 87 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 22 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 90 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 61 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 98 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 126 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 61 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 28 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 130 km
Aug 9, 2001 71 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 25,000 148 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 88 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 148 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 100 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 35 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 53 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 55 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 101 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 120 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Wettest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Warmest

Chipispaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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