Chafán Grande, Peru

Full City Profile

527 Population 4/sq mi density

443 ft Elevation 135 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Chafán Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	72.5°F
	34% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	443 ft (135 m)
Area	124.5 sq mi (322.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.3157°N, 79.3803°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"

80% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007	63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M6.3	127 km
Jul 29, 2021	90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.8	131 km
Nov 13, 2000	79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.8	113 km
Apr 26, 2015	76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.6	123 km
Aug 7, 2005	84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M5.4	106 km
Feb 25, 2020	86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.3	111 km
Feb 26, 2007	83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.3	137 km
Feb 3, 2024	83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.2	107 km
Jul 20, 2020	92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.1	134 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	32 km
Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	126 km
Nov 7, 1994	78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	143 km
Apr 7, 1991	92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	149 km
Oct 16, 2016	28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	89 km
Jan 9, 2024	59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	97 km
Jul 6, 2015	74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.9	126 km
Oct 6, 1992	96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	128 km
Jul 27, 2011	96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	136 km
Jan 7, 1993	112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M4.9	135 km
Jul 29, 2021	94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
February	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
March	77°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Wettest
April	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in
May	71°F (22°C)	0.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in
August	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
September	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
November	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in
December	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in

Chafán Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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