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Chojata, Peru

Full City Profile

727 Population 1/sq mi density
11,854 ft Elevation 3,613 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Chojata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,854 ft (3,613 m)
Area939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.3887°N, 70.7294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

752 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 13 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 118 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 78 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 118 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 135 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 135 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 130 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 135 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 127 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 86 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 119 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 97 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 67 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 147 km
Jun 25, 2001 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru M5.5 132 km
May 12, 2021 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru M5.4 121 km
Jun 3, 2023 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru M5.4 123 km
Nov 4, 2012 21 km NE of Lluta, Peru M5.4 135 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 143 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 28 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 80 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 88 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 105 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 138 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 162 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in Warmest

Chojata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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