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Chuco, Peru

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658 Population 8/sq mi density
9,724 ft Elevation 2,964 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Chuco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,724 ft (2,964 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3249°N, 78.0904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 23 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 145 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 146 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 144 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 133 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 67 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 88 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 53 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 62 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 149 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 146 km
Jan 7, 2016 20 km NW of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 144 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 118 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 116 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 90 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 63 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 92 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 93 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 106 km
Feb 20, 1996 10 km E of Huamachuco, Peru M4.3 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
February 53°F (11°C) 5.7 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in

Chuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in June to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.9").

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