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Weather & Climate in Choco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 41.5 inches. The area receives 75.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,833 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,833 ft (2,997 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5770°N, 72.1288°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
700 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 133 km | 87 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 98 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 61 km | 123 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 186 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 45 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 43 km | 7 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 126 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 93 km | 111 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 44 km | 121 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 55 km | 121 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 136 km | 97 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 84 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 99 km | 98 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 144 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 15 km | 20 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 26 km | 112 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 28 km | 12 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.5 | 129 km | 105 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 28 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 28 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 37 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 177 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
Choco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in January to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.1").