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Chavinillo, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Chavinillo is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 11,345 ft (3,458 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,345 ft Elevation 3,458 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Chavinillo

Chavinillo

Chavinillo, or Chawinillu, is the capital of Yarowilca Province, located in the Huánuco Region of central Peru.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation11,345 ft (3,458 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation11,345 ft (3,458 m)
Coordinates-9.8585°, -76.6086°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,914 mm)
Annual Snowfall94.3 inches (240 cm)

About Chavinillo

Chavinillo is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 11,345 feet (3,458 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Chavinillo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,345 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below Peru avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,345 ft (3,458 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8585°N, 76.6086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Peru avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 141 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 111 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 131 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 133 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 125 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 136 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 144 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 119 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 137 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 83 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 127 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 127 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 68 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 98 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 133 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 115 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 111 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 142 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
August 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in

Chavinillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 35°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Chavinillo

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 32289
Institución Educativa 32289 Jarpo
Institución Educativa No. 32288
Institución Educativa No. 32593
Institución Educativa 32213 Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución educativa No. 33007
Institución Educativa 32290 San Juan
Institución Educativa No. 32828
Institución Educativa Yarus
Institución Educativa Pilcocancha
Institución Educativa No. 32293
Institución Educativa No. 33260
Andrés Avelino Cáceres
Institución Educativa Esteban Pavletich Trujillo
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Farmers Markets in Chavinillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gran Mercado Central de La Union
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Chavinillo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz
Hotel Casio

Restaurants in Chavinillo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Verano
Restaurant Kiara
Restaurant Lee

Clinics in Chavinillo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clas Chavinillo

Gas Stations in Chavinillo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PetroUnion

Banks in Chavinillo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Chavinillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chavinillo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Tingo Maria AirportTGISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chavinillo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana Las Asambleas De Dios De Perú
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,480 m (11,418 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Chavinillo?

Chavinillo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches, with 94.3 inches of snow.

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