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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Chocorvos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Chocorvos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,278 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,278 ft (2,828 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8253°N, 75.2577°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
489 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 12, 1996 | 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru | M7.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 56 km | 43 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 53 km | 50 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 68 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 93 km | 57 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M6.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 98 km | 101 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 112 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 53 km | 57 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 140 km | 31 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 49 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 86 km | 35 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Nov 14, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 101 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 137 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Santiago de Chocorvos has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in June to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.0").