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Weather & Climate in San Pedro de Chonta, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro de Chonta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,048 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,048 ft (2,453 m) |
| Area | 617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6562°N, 76.8750°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 94 km | 117 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 113 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 135 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 109 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 126 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 48 km | 126 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 40 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 115 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.0 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 119 km | 113 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 70 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 78 km | 118 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
San Pedro de Chonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in June to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.7").