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Santiago de Chocorvos, Peru

Full City Profile

507 Population 12/sq mi density
9,278 ft Elevation 2,828 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Santiago de Chocorvos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,278 ft (2,828 m)
Area41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8253°N, 75.2577°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.8"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 137 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 56 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 107 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 53 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 132 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 93 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 117 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 122 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 98 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 143 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 112 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 115 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 53 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 140 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 147 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 86 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 109 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 149 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 121 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 137 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in

Santiago de Chocorvos has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in June to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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