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Weather & Climate in Challabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Challabamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,075 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,075 ft (2,766 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2116°N, 71.6532°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 59 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 92 km | 92 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 131 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 129 km | 87 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 134 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 89 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 67 km | 38 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru | M4.9 | 112 km | 41 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 121 km | 37 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 71 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru | M4.8 | 69 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in |
Challabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 47°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.3").