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Weather & Climate in Chimuch, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimuch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 53°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 7,808 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,808 ft (2,380 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5132°N, 78.3290°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 100 km | 130 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 141 km | 125 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 131 km | 25 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 102 km | 41 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 51 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 148 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) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in |
Chimuch has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.2").