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Weather & Climate in Chiquintirca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiquintirca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,548 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 37.6°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,548 ft (3,215 m) |
| Area | 131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0605°N, 73.7068°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 119 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 107 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 134 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 96 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 94 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 96 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 46 km | 72 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 96 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 82 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 109 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 70 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 93 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 41 km | 60 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 87 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 59 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in |
Chiquintirca has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 37°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.7").