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Weather & Climate in Chimbán, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimbán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,479 ft (1,670 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2518°N, 78.4775°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 133 km | 130 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 49 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 106 km | 44 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 42 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 85 km | 41 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 51 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 38 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in |
Chimbán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.9").