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Chupamarca, Peru

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274 Population 0/sq mi density
12,106 ft Elevation 3,690 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Chupamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. The area receives 208.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,106 ft (3,690 m)
Area1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0375°N, 75.6093°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.3"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 208.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 114 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 149 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 126 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 133 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 89 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 139 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 113 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 119 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 124 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 126 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 125 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 113 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 137 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 127 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 64 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 136 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 89 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 127 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 98 km
Aug 17, 2007 near the coast of central Peru M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 114 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
February 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 44°F (6°C) 0.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in

Chupamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in June to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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