Santa Maria de Chicmo, Peru

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618 Population 9/sq mi density

10,755 ft Elevation 3,278 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Santa Maria de Chicmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,755 ft (3,278 m)
Area	69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.6572°N, 73.4946°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 7.28"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	105 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	97 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	141 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	134 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	110 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	115 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	107 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	112 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	79 km
Aug 10, 2001	11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.4	117 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	98 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	127 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	112 km
May 27, 1998	central Peru	M5.3	88 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	49 km
Oct 15, 2002	7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru	M5.3	99 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	122 km
Apr 13, 2020	7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru	M5.2	74 km
Jul 27, 1997	0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru	M5.2	49 km
Dec 26, 1999	11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru	M5.1	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	7.0 in	Warmest
February	56°F (13°C)	7.3 in	Wettest
March	56°F (13°C)	6.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.0 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.7 in
August	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
November	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
December	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in

Santa Maria de Chicmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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