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Weather & Climate in Chetilla, Peru

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

Chetilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,978 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,978 ft (3,346 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.1470°N, 78.6727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 88 km 130 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 92 km 64 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 140 km 106 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 109 km 41 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 148 km 54 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 99 km 71 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 133 km 63 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 145 km 48 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 150 km 33 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 118 km 33 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 121 km 55 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 130 km 71 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 69 km 125 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 139 km 74 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 141 km 76 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 138 km 64 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 87 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 115 km 33 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 138 km 53 km
Dec 22, 1999 34 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.4 148 km 73 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest

Chetilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in January to 57°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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