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Weather & Climate in Chiara, Peru

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

Chiara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,745 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,745 ft (3,275 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8672°N, 73.6690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 82 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 74 km 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 112 km 101 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 115 km 33 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 85 km 107 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 121 km 91 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 88 km 101 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 49 km 96 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 79 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 120 km 33 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 34 km 94 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 102 km 96 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 106 km 87 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 125 km 72 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 121 km 81 km
Mar 6, 2007 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru M5.2 141 km 93 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 66 km 70 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 26 km 93 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 121 km 84 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 134 km 109 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Chiara has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 42°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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