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Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department, Peru

Chojata

Chojata is a locality in Moquegua Department, Peru, 3,613 m above sea level. It has a population of about 321 (2017). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population321
Local time22:10
16.39° S, 70.73° WElevation 3,613 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code18500
The year in Chojataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low16° / 3°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chojata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in October

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

139 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Weather in Chojata

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°8°
Sat31 Oct17°2°
Sun1 Nov19°3°
Mon2 Nov19°5°
Tue3 Nov19°6°
Wed4 Nov20°8°
Thu5 Nov20°8°0.5 mm
Fri6 Nov18°10°3.2 mm
Sat7 Nov15°9°1.1 mm
Sun8 Nov21°9°1.2 mm

When to go to Chojata

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score273032577172758076746942
High14°14°14°14°14°13°13°14°15°16°16°15°
Low5°5°4°2°0°1°0°1°2°3°4°5°
Rain (mm)13912195245541010162152
Wet days1717166310045512

What's on in Chojata

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Chojata

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Chojata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chojata

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 13 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 108 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 120 km
6.2Yura 31 km ↑2008 · 118 km

Towns and villages around Chojata

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

18500

Places near Chojata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chojata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chojata.
What is the hottest month in Chojata?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Chojata?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chojata?
January is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chojata?
The postal code of Chojata is 18500.