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Weather & Climate in Chincha Alta, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chincha Alta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4099°N, 76.1324°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
507 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M8.0 | 51 km | 39 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 97 km | 23 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 100 km | 43 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 113 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 78 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 29 km | 57 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 68 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 47 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 98 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 101 km | 50 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 55 km | 49 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 102 km | 57 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.8 | 51 km | 34 km |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru | M5.7 | 127 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 7 km | 50 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | near the coast of central Peru | M5.6 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 59 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 51 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Chincha Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.2") and April the driest (0.0").