Asia, Peru

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890 Population 15/sq mi density

154 ft Elevation 47 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Asia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	68.9°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	154 ft (47 m)
Area	59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.7794°N, 76.5567°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"

93% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	68 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	125 km
Mar 15, 2014	24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru	M6.1	148 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	111 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	89 km
Aug 18, 2007	7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	118 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	20 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	92 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	94 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	64 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	104 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	86 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	102 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	117 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	53 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	79 km
Aug 19, 2007	32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	95 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	30 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	87 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	89 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 26.0 m (85 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	135 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	112 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	68 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	105 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	96 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	145 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	99 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	96 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	80 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
February	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
March	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
July	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Wettest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
September	62°F (16°C)	0.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in

Asia has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and April the driest (0.0").

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