Callao, Peru

Full City Profile

1,300,000 Population 22,907/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Callao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	70.8°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	56.8 sq mi (147.0 km²)
Population Density	22,907/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.0516°N, 77.1345°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"

94% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 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	79 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	106 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	86 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	93 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	72 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	64 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	38 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	78 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	36 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	118 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	46 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	47 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	14 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	56 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	53 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	92 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	67 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	115 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	136 km
Jan 6, 2017	66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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	122 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	67 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	9 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	7 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	7 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	75 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	16 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	7 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
February	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
March	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
August	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
September	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in

Callao has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.1") and February the driest (0.0").

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