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Weather & Climate in Chaccrampa, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chaccrampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,024 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,024 ft (3,665 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9611°N, 73.6080°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 71 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 80 km 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 106 km 101 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 105 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 147 km 92 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 92 km 107 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 111 km 91 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 93 km 101 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 46 km 96 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 110 km 33 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 67 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 96 km 87 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 95 km 96 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 133 km 81 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 21 km 94 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 137 km 72 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 143 km 109 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 14 km 93 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 54 km 70 km
Mar 6, 2007 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru M5.2 133 km 93 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 6.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in

Chaccrampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 42°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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