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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. The area gets 360 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,677 ft (3,864 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2750°N, 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").