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Weather & Climate in Chijichaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chijichaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,661 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,661 ft (3,859 m) |
| Area | 726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1707°N, 69.6888°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
545 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 114 km | 128 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 146 km | 148 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 149 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 150 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 121 km | 200 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 103 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 131 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 55 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 138 km | 116 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 129 km | 184 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 176 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 125 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 61 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 140 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 110 km | 40 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 19 km | 189 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 19 km | 220 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 120 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 125 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 133 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in |
Chijichaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.1").