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San Buenaventura, Peru

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134 Population 3/sq mi density
8,881 ft Elevation 2,707 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
San Buenaventura has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,881 ft (2,707 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-11.4889°N, 76.6619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 273.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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 23 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 113 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 136 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 114 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 115 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 43 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 134 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 95 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 133 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 87 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 101 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 62 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 94 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 121 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 118 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 125 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 132 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 76 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 42 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 145 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 81 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 74 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 83 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 68 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
August 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in
September 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in

San Buenaventura has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 33°F in January to 43°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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