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Weather & Climate in Chala, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.8658°N, 74.2469°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
690 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 23 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 28 km | 40 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 51 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 37 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 90 km | 44 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 39 km | 18 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 20 km | 27 km |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 83 km | 21 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 112 km | 31 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 123 km | 101 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 149 km | 111 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 36 km | 27 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 18 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 69 km | 23 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 67 km | 23 km |
| May 8, 2019 | 46 km S of San Juan, Peru | M5.7 | 91 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 79 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 22 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 51 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in |
Chala has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").