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Weather & Climate in Chuquitira, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chuquitira 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 13,996 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 | 13,996 ft (4,266 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2891°N, 70.0434°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
892 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 | 112 km | 128 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 52 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 109 km | 118 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 146 km | 85 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 65 km | 106 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 125 km | 114 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 101 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 139 km | 116 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 60 km | 146 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 48 km | 104 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 62 km | 80 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 98 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 57 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 125 km | 57 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 12 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 | 128 km | 141 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 68 km | 176 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 118 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 117 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 | 116 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 20 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 46 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 107 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 114 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 137 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Chuquitira has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 37°F in June to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.0").