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Weather & Climate in Chaviña, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaviña has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,577 feet.
Temperature
87°F Jan (30°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 87.4°F |
| 62% above US avg | |
| January Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,577 ft (3,224 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9833°N, 73.8333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
542 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 115 km | 24 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 128 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 120 km | 40 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 51 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 124 km | 62 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 130 km | 101 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 117 km | 27 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 42 km | 101 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 85 km | 31 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 102 km | 111 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 27 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 124 km | 28 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 68 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 144 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87°F (30°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Chaviña has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 45°F in August to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.1").