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Choccecancha, Peru

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640 Population 4/sq mi density
12,497 ft Elevation 3,809 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Choccecancha 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

Elevation12,497 ft (3,809 m)
Area148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6826°N, 73.2638°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 133 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 107 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 121 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 109 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 90 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 93 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 131 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 95 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 135 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 97 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 96 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 51 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 78 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 64 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 129 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 145 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 58 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 65 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 69 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 7.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
August 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Choccecancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 41°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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