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Bolognesi, Peru

Full City Profile

470 Population 1/sq mi density
9,810 ft Elevation 2,990 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Bolognesi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Area540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.3505°N, 78.0502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 119 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 62 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 128 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 133 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 134 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 83 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 120 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 131 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 134 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 135 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 62 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 81 km
Oct 9, 1999 48 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 99 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 99 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 135 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 55 km
Oct 19, 2002 48 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 141 km
Mar 4, 1999 46 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 1 113 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 125 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in

Bolognesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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