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Chuquibamba, Peru

Arequipa · Peru

Chuquibamba is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,600 ft (2,926 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,600 ft Elevation 2,926 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
4.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chuquibamba

Chuquibamba

Chuquibamba is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Condesuyos in the region Arequipa. It is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chuquibamba.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain4.3 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation9,600 ft (2,926 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,600 ft (2,926 m)
Coordinates-15.8381°, -72.6536°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceArequipa
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation4.3 inches (109 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chuquibamba

Chuquibamba is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet (2,926 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chuquibamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Peru avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,600 ft (2,926 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8381°N, 72.6536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.50"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 116 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 91 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 145 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 123 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 98 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 137 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 149 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 26 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 100 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 64 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 147 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 27 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 14 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 56 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 96 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 122 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 92 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 136 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 105 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 56 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 58 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 85 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Chuquibamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in June to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Chuquibamba

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 40451
Institución Educativa No. 40427
Institución Educativa No. 40453
Institución Educativa No. 40443
Institución Educativa 40428 Virgen De Fatima
Institución Educativa Corazon De Maria
Prite Maria Reina Y Madre
Corazon De Maria
Institución Educativa 40425 San Martin De Porres
Craei Condesuyos
Chuquibamba
Institución Educativa 41045 Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa San Luis Gonzaga
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Gas Stations in Chuquibamba

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4097769801
PetroPerú

Stadiums & Teams in Chuquibamba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chuquibamba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caraveli AirportSmall Airport
Orcopampa AirportSmall Airport
Siguas AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,945 m (9,663 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Chuquibamba?

Chuquibamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches.

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