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San Pedro de Chonta, Peru

Full City Profile

577 Population 1/sq mi density
8,048 ft Elevation 2,453 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
San Pedro de Chonta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,048 ft (2,453 m)
Area617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6562°N, 76.8750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 94 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 140 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 59 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 113 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 136 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 72 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 134 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 132 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 48 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 145 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 113 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 94 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 94 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 140 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 125 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 119 km
Feb 23, 2024 70 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.8 127 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 77 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 78 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
February 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
July 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in

San Pedro de Chonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in June to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.7").

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