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Weather & Climate in Chaca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,117 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,117 ft (3,998 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7844°N, 74.2059°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 128 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 101 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 139 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 118 km | 54 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 18 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 64 km | 81 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 45 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 90 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 35 km | 60 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 80 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 79 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.9 | 93 km | 84 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru | M4.9 | 117 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Chaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.5").