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Weather & Climate in Chincheros, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chincheros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,124 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,124 ft (2,781 m) |
| Area | 69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5183°N, 73.7222°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 121 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 82 km | 101 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 145 km | 101 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 144 km | 91 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 89 km | 107 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 82 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 97 km | 101 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 72 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 87 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 98 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 70 km | 94 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 100 km | 70 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 65 km | 93 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 126 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 93 km | 84 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in |
Chincheros has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.5").