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Weather & Climate in Chavín, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,384 feet.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
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°N, 75.9132°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M8.0 | 82 km | 39 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 125 km | 43 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 135 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 120 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 69 km | 57 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 91 km | 30 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 97 km | 50 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 95 km | 49 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 126 km | 57 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.8 | 81 km | 34 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 39 km | 50 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 96 km | 39 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 107 km | 62 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.6 | 65 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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").