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Weather & Climate in Chojata, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chojata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,854 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,854 ft (3,613 m) |
| Area | 939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.3887°N, 70.7294°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
752 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 | 13 km | 128 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 118 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 78 km | 136 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 118 km | 186 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 135 km | 200 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 130 km | 104 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 135 km | 116 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 127 km | 184 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 86 km | 32 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 119 km | 210 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 97 km | 109 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 67 km | 25 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 74 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 21 km NE of Lluta, Peru | M5.4 | 135 km | 138 km |
| Dec 26, 1994 | 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 28 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 80 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 105 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 162 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Chojata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").