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Weather & Climate in Choros, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choros has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 178.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Area | 20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9003°N, 78.6938°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 49 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 61 km | 44 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 83 km | 32 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 78 km | 41 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 51 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 48 km | 56 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 96 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 115 km | 73 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 128 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in |
Choros has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.8").