Weather & Climate in Chimbo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimbo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,677 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,677 ft (3,864 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2750°S, 69.2019°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
434 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 140 km | 148 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 96 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 46 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 149 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 176 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 64 km | 260 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 124 km | 140 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 39 km | 220 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 132 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 40 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 64 km | 153 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 35 km | 189 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.3 | 150 km | 161 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 54 km | 246 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 68 km | 264 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 242 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 146 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 150 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Chimbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.4").