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Weather & Climate in Chontalí, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chontalí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,028 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.5°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,028 ft (2,447 m) |
| Area | 20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.6461°N, 79.0880°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 67 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 49 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 43 km | 44 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 50 km | 32 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 83 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 79 km | 41 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 37 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 87 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.8 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 87 km | 56 km |
| May 8, 1993 | 28 km E of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.7 | 146 km | 99 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 84 km | 96 km |
| Aug 5, 2000 | 53 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2014 | 16 km NW of Paltashaco, Peru | M4.6 | 123 km | 72 km |
| Jul 27, 2004 | 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru | M4.6 | 53 km | 65 km |
| Feb 28, 2015 | 80 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.6 | 128 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
Chontalí has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (1.6").