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Weather & Climate in Chaglla, Peru

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

Chaglla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,879 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,879 ft (3,011 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8436°N, 75.9031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Nov 10, 2012 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru M6.0 142 km 129 km
Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 132 km 124 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 98 km 33 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 62 km 128 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 140 km 131 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 122 km 126 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 72 km 33 km
Jul 2, 1995 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 144 km 131 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 115 km 103 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 137 km 126 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 94 km 51 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 109 km 40 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 148 km 33 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 59 km 35 km
Jan 24, 2019 34 km E of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 138 km 72 km
May 22, 2025 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 121 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 111 km 36 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 98 km 33 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 70 km 14 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 121 km 103 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
November 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in

Chaglla has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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