Chosgón, Peru

Full City Profile

737 Population 25/sq mi density

5,830 ft Elevation 1,777 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Chosgón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.9°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,830 ft (1,777 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.9303°N, 78.0090°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"

127% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	101 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	87 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	98 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	123 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	108 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	106 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	118 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	98 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	98 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	75 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	139 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	91 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	103 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	113 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	93 km
Jul 6, 2025	53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	118 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
February	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
March	64°F (18°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
September	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
November	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in

Chosgón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.6").

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