Chavín, Peru

Full City Profile

119 Population 0/sq mi density
10,384 ft Elevation 3,165 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Chavín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation10,384 ft (3,165 m)
Area1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates13.0773°S, 75.9132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 82 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 125 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 136 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 135 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 120 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 69 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 138 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 90 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 91 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 97 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 95 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 126 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 81 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 128 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 97 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 39 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 96 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 107 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 88 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 82 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake - 5,000 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in

Chavín has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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