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Weather & Climate in Chosica, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chosica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (31°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,726 feet.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average88.5°F
64% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Area146.0 sq mi (378.1 km²)
Population Density607/sq mi
Coordinates-11.9431°N, 76.7094°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.73"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 38 km 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 130 km 58 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 85 km 50 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 130 km 33 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 83 km 62 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 84 km 40 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 71 km 43 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 100 km 71 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 17 km 96 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 148 km 40 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 91 km 77 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 51 km 53 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 65 km 67 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 131 km 126 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 56 km 51 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 110 km 116 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 87 km 67 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 68 km 36 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 139 km 75 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 100 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis 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 93 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 115 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 54 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 43 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 46 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 123 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 32 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Wettest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Chosica has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 57°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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