Buena Vista, Peru

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988 Population 8/sq mi density

289 ft Elevation 88 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Buena Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	289 ft (88 m)
Area	124.9 sq mi (323.4 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.5455°N, 77.2541°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.2"

97% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	80 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	56 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	142 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	143 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	73 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	30 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	95 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	135 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	82 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	143 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	11 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	102 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	144 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	71 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	146 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	65 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	13 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	75 km
Dec 6, 2000	59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.2	137 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	92 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	97 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	51 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	53 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	64 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	99 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	58 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	64 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in
February	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
March	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
July	60°F (15°C)	0.2 in	Wettest
August	59°F (15°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
September	60°F (16°C)	0.2 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Driest
December	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in

Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").

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