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Barranca, Peru
Full City Profile
46,290
Population
570/sq mi density
171 ft
Elevation
52 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Barranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 81.2 sq mi (210.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7500°N, 77.7667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.1").