Climate Insights for Chuquitira

Provincia de Tarata, Tacna, Peru

Hottest
September
16°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
February
176mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chuquitira is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 677mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 176mm of rainfall. Chuquitira is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Feb Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Mar Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Jun Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jul Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 0° Aug Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 1° Sep Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Nov Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Dec Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Chuquitira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 16°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chuquitira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 677mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 176mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 173mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 23cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Chuquitira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Chuquitira, which began on March 20, 2026. Chuquitira is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in September at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 396mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 208mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 12mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chuquitira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
156 mm
5 cm
Feb
5 °C
13 °C
10 km/h
176 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
153 mm
3 cm
Apr
3 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
48 mm
1 cm
May
2 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun
1 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jul
0 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
4 mm
1 cm
Aug
1 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep
3 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
7 mm
1 cm
Oct
4 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
26 mm
2 cm
Nov
4 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
28 mm
2 cm
Dec
5 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
65 mm
3 cm
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