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Chugay, Peru

Full City Profile

1,405 Population 6/sq mi density
11,093 ft Elevation 3,381 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Chugay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,093 ft (3,381 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7817°N, 77.8683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 54 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 115 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 146 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 134 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 136 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 136 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 107 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 130 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 32 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 40 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 90 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 149 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 146 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 108 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 132 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 8 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 146 km
Sep 4, 2017 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.5 136 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 39 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
August 53°F (11°C) 0.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in

Chugay has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 46°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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