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Chontabamba, Peru

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1,221 Population 5/sq mi density
7,740 ft Elevation 2,359 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Chontabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,740 ft (2,359 m)
Area230.2 sq mi (596.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-10.5833°N, 75.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.2"
208% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 122 km
Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 123 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 101 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 131 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 147 km
Jul 31, 2003 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.6 138 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 20 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 89 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 123 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 78 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 97 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 24 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 112 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 100 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 137 km
Jul 2, 1995 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 134 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 111 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 104 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 58 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 8.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest
December 67°F (19°C) 7.2 in

Chontabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (1.8").

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