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Weather & Climate in Chilcas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chilcas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,472 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,472 ft (3,192 m) |
| Area | 131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1714°N, 73.9069°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 97 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 104 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 117 km | 96 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 111 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 44 km | 72 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 94 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 107 km | 93 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 70 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 61 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 109 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 48 km | 60 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 115 km | 108 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 34 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 80 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 47 km | 79 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 18 km SSW of Sañayca, Peru | M4.9 | 140 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Chilcas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").