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Weather & Climate in Chilete, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chilete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 172.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,264 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,264 ft (995 m) |
| Area | 224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2214°N, 78.8397°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 106 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 72 km | 64 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 41 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 106 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 54 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 107 km | 41 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 77 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 130 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 83 km | 71 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 116 km | 71 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 89 km | 125 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 132 km | 55 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 120 km | 74 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 129 km | 64 km |
| Jan 16, 2016 | 60 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M4.6 | 138 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in |
Chilete has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 61°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.2").