Weather & Climate in Chinchaypujio, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinchaypujio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,164 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,164 ft (3,098 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6295°S, 72.2330°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 58 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 143 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 18 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 139 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 79 km | 91 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 106 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 62 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 87 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 94 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 51 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 77 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 67 km | 89 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 58 km | 80 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 49 km | 38 km |
| Jan 11, 2012 | 18 km N of Puyca, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 78 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 113 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in |
Chinchaypujio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.3").