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Choras, Peru
Full City Profile
507
Population
15/sq mi density
11,588 ft
Elevation
3,532 meters
36°F
Avg Temperature
2°C
Choras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,588 ft (3,532 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9098°N, 76.6058°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 136 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in |
Choras has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 35°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").