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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. The area gets 348 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,164 ft (3,098 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6295°N, 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").