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Weather & Climate in Chiriaco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiriaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 110.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 83.4 sq mi (216.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1600°N, 78.2889°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 83 km | 132 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 63 km | 50 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 117 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 146 km | 100 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 20 km | 49 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 95 km WNW of Barranca, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 56 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 37 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 63 km | 44 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 92 km WNW of Barranca, Peru | M5.0 | 128 km | 42 km |
| Apr 21, 2023 | northern Peru | M5.0 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 52 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in |
Chiriaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.0").