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Weather & Climate in Chucatamani, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chucatamani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,690 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,690 ft (2,344 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4802°N, 70.1227°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
950 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 125 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 140 km | 130 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 101 km | 118 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 128 km | 85 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 56 km | 148 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 61 km | 106 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 111 km | 114 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 127 km | 116 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 78 km | 37 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 78 km | 146 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 32 km | 104 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 41 km | 80 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 52 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 85 km | 106 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 18 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 69 km | 32 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 122 km | 141 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 106 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 97 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 34 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 57 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 95 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 124 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Chucatamani has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").