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Weather & Climate in Chontabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chontabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 117.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,740 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,740 ft (2,359 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.5833°N, 75.4833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 124 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 101 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 128 km |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.6 | 138 km | 129 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 89 km | 101 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.4 | 123 km | 131 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 78 km | 126 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 97 km | 130 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 126 km |
| Jul 2, 1995 | 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 131 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 111 km | 103 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 58 km | 51 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2 in |
Chontabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (1.8").