Buena Vista, Peru

Full City Profile

643 Population 9/sq mi density

11,509 ft Elevation 3,508 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Buena Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,509 ft (3,508 m)
Area	69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.6934°N, 73.4789°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.77"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	101 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	98 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	139 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	106 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	132 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	111 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	108 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	77 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	112 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	94 km
Aug 10, 2001	11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.4	113 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	116 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	130 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	45 km
Oct 15, 2002	7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru	M5.3	96 km
May 27, 1998	central Peru	M5.3	85 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	125 km
Apr 13, 2020	7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru	M5.2	70 km
Jul 27, 1997	0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru	M5.2	46 km
Dec 26, 1999	11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru	M5.1	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	6.5 in	Warmest
February	51°F (10°C)	6.8 in	Wettest
March	51°F (10°C)	6.3 in
April	51°F (10°C)	2.3 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	47°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
August	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
September	49°F (10°C)	1.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
December	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in

Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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