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Weather & Climate in Chinchero, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinchero 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 12,300 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 | 12,300 ft (3,749 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3922°N, 72.0478°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 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 | 35 km | 105 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 50 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 130 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 114 km | 87 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 49 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 110 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 83 km | 87 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 91 km | 80 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 52 km | 38 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 89 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 61 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Chinchero has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.3").