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Weather & Climate in Chucuito, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chucuito has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,556 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,556 ft (3,827 m) |
| Area | 198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.8944°N, 69.8899°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
463 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 118 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 134 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 110 km | 128 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 114 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 112 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 84 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 74 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 138 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 64 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 94 km | 210 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 92 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 116 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 88 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 60 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 153 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 61 km | 264 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 2 km N of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 123 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 130 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 136 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 147 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Chucuito has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").