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Weather & Climate in Chalamarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chalamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,720 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,720 ft (2,658 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5029°N, 78.4801°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 110 km | 130 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 132 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 86 km | 41 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 131 km | 71 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 91 km | 56 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 2004 | 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru | M4.6 | 122 km | 65 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 73 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 55 km | 125 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 136 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Chalamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.2").