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Weather & Climate in Chongos Alto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chongos Alto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,929 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,929 ft (3,636 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3113°N, 75.2890°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 147 km | 50 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 96 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 29 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 104 km | 77 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 81 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 54 km | 116 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 72 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 27 km | 101 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 126 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 47 km | 90 km |
| May 17, 2018 | 7 km E of Mala, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 119 km | 103 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 72 km | 100 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in |
Chongos Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 46°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.4").