Chota, Peru

Full City Profile

54,611 Population 360/sq mi density
7,841 ft Elevation 2,390 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Chota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation7,841 ft (2,390 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates6.5500°S, 78.6500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 118 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 141 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 143 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 137 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 133 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 69 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 142 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 139 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 147 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 112 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 103 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 102 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 126 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 67 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 110 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 125 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 118 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 108 km
Jan 13, 2014 35 km N of La Peca, Peru M4.5 142 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in

Chota has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.3").

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