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Weather & Climate in Chipispaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chipispaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,365 ft (1,940 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4981°N, 70.2169°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
963 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 122 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 146 km | 130 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 66 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 108 km | 118 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 129 km | 85 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 71 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 132 km | 116 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 115 km | 114 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 69 km | 106 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 40 km | 80 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 87 km | 146 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 22 km | 104 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 90 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 61 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 98 km | 57 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 61 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 28 km | 116 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 130 km | 141 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 148 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 88 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 148 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 35 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 55 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 101 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 120 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
Chipispaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").