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Chucuito, Peru

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12,556 ft Elevation 3,827 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Chucuito has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,556 ft (3,827 m)
Area198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8944°N, 69.8899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 118 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 134 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 110 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 114 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 112 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 84 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 74 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 138 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 64 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 141 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 94 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 92 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 116 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 88 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 60 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 102 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 61 km
Nov 13, 1993 2 km N of Chojata, Peru M5.3 104 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 130 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 136 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 147 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in

Chucuito has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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