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 Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,384 ft (3,165 m) |
| Area | 1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0773°S, 75.9132°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").