Chongos Alto, Peru

Full City Profile

828 Population 140/sq mi density

11,929 ft Elevation 3,636 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Chongos Alto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	48.4°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,929 ft (3,636 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density	140/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3113°N, 75.2890°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 21, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	143 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	147 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	148 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	29 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	108 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	104 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	139 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	128 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	54 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	97 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	27 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	126 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	47 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	144 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	112 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	112 km
Feb 18, 2025	9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru	M5.0	119 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	72 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	5.0 in
February	49°F (10°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
March	49°F (9°C)	5.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	47°F (8°C)	0.8 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
December	49°F (10°C)	4.3 in

Chongos Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 46°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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