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Weather & Climate in Chacas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chacas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,869 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,869 ft (3,313 m) |
| Area | 172.9 sq mi (447.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1621°N, 77.3660°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 56 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 65 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 112 km | 126 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 38 km | 29 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 76 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 138 km | 113 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 118 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 149 km | 61 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 120 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 138 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 133 km | 48 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 95 km | 129 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in |
Chacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 43°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").