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Weather & Climate in Chasquitambo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chasquitambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,025 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,025 ft (922 m) |
| Area | 330.1 sq mi (854.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3131°N, 77.6155°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Sep 23, 1995 | 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru | M6.5 | 113 km | 60 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 105 km | 58 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 103 km | 45 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 72 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 98 km | 47 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 71 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 34 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 107 km | 36 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 57 km | 48 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 82 km | 51 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 100 km | 75 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 41 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 67 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 51 km | 65 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 53 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 48 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 103 km | 52 km |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Jul 29, 2004 | 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 52 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.0 | 88 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 149 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in |
Chasquitambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in June to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.0").