Chongos Bajo, Peru

Full City Profile

3,764 Population 636/sq mi density

10,945 ft Elevation 3,336 meters

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Chongos Bajo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	36.7°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,945 ft (3,336 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density	636/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.1343°N, 75.2680°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 51.7"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.10"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 21, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	147 km
Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	126 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	41 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	104 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	114 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	129 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	48 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	143 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	77 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	139 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	42 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	16 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	132 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	130 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	83 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	46 km
Feb 18, 2025	9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru	M5.0	100 km
Nov 4, 2012	22 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M4.9	47 km
Mar 2, 2005	10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru	M4.9	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in
February	53°F (12°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	4.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	49°F (10°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	37°F (3°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
August	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
December	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in

Chongos Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 37°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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