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Chuquibamba, Peru

Full City Profile

623 Population 3/sq mi density
9,114 ft Elevation 2,778 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Chuquibamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,114 ft (2,778 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9347°N, 77.8547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 135 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 123 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 128 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 40 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 137 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 106 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 130 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 137 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 125 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 114 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 133 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 135 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 114 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 126 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 145 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 137 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 118 km
Apr 5, 1991 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 145 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 123 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Chuquibamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.2").

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