Casma, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Casma is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 24,760. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

24,760 Population 36/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Casma

Casma

Casma is a city in the coastal desert of Peru, located 330 kilometers (205 mi) northwest of Lima. It is the capital of the province of Casma and the third most populous city in the Ancash Region with an estimated population of 29,343 (2015). It is located in the lower Casma Valley, covering an area of 1,205 km2.

People

Population24,760
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population24,760
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates-9.4747°, -78.3017°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (89 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Casma

Casma is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 24,760. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Casma

Casma has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.5°C), the coldest is Jun (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 89 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 29.8° 4.9
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 16.1° / 29.6° 9.0
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 29.9° 16.4
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 15.2° / 29.5° 3.5
May 20.9°C / 70°F 14.4° / 29.9° 3.1
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 13.5° / 29.8° 0.8
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 13.3° / 30.6° 4.1
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 13.4° / 30.5° 0.6
Sep 21°C / 70°F 14.4° / 30.9° 2.1
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 13.7° / 30.3° 3.8
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 13° / 29.2° 16.5
Dec 20.3°C / 68°F 14.3° / 29.1° 24.6
Casma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Peru avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area691.4 sq mi (1,790.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates9.4747°S, 78.3017°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Feb 21, 1996 123 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M7.5 142 km
Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 138 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 104 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 105 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 99 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 49 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 108 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 78 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 110 km
Mar 31, 2019 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.5 125 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 103 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 83 km
Jun 2, 1996 128 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.4 143 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 95 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 121 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 78 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 52 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 102 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 80 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 75 km
1996 N. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 12 142 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 146 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 63 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake - - 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in

Casma has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in August to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Casma

26 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Santa Teresita De Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 88119 - - - -
Institución Educativa 88101 Cesar Abraham Vallejo Mendoza - - - -
Institución Educativa 88100 Inmaculada Concepcion - - - -
Institución Educativa Mariscal Luzuriaga - - - -
Institución Educativa 02 Agustin Evans - - - -
Institución Educativa 88212 Antonio Raymondi - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 88125 - - - -
Institución Educativa El Nazareno - - - -
Institución Educativa Maria Reyna - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Isabel De Hungria - - - -
Institución Educativa 88102 Republica De Chile - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Xxiii - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 88297 - - - -
Institución Educativa Pablo Vi - - - -
Institución Educativa Almirante Miguel Grau - - - -
Santa Maria Magdalena - - - -
Institución Educativa El Honguito - - - -
Institución Educativa 89017 Mariscal Andres Avelino Caceres - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Maria Magdalena - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Isabel De Hungria - - - -
Institución Educativa 88255 Jose Olaya - - - -
Institución Educativa 88358 Teresa Gonzales De Fanning - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 88214 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 88122 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 88103 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Casma

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova peru musica tropical AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Casma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional de Casma "Max Uhle"

Farmers Markets in Casma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Parada del Estadio

Hotels in Casma

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Farol Inn
Hospedaje Montecarlo
Qallwa Hotel
Tauro

Restaurants in Casma

48 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agal mi Gordo
Andahuaylino
Antonio's
Carolay
Cevichería
Chifa Bei Ling
Chifa Hong Kong
D' Auto
D'marcos Restaurant
Daniela
Danyel's
Don Solu
Dulce Sandia
Dulces Locuras de Amor
El Algavado
El Gallito De Oro
El Gordito
El Oriental
El Otro Lucerito Grill
El Tio Sam
Guadalupe
Jesús
Karla
Kusi
La Caravana
La Casmeñita
La choza de mi perlita
La Favorita
La Isla Del Paraiso
Licilu Burger
Makondos
Milagritos y Danielito II
Mirella
Pizzería Camila
Polleria La Retamba
Pollería Rocky
Restaurant Polleria Yaneth
Restaurant Sebastian
Restaurante Kata
Restaurante Libertad
Restaurante Polochita
Santa Cruz
Sarita
Sebastian
Tragamonedas Restaurant
Vanessa
Velicis Mar
Watiya

Cafes in Casma

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rio Loco

Clinics in Casma

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico Casma
Posta Medica

Dentists in Casma

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bio Denti

Bus Stations in Casma

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

America and Erick el rojo
Erik el Rojo
PE #10142996018
PE #5345894122

Gas Stations in Casma

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Elizabeth
Gasolinera California
LK
PE #9622624987
Petrocasma
Petroperu
Repsol

Banks in Casma

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
Banco Continental
Banco de la Nación
BCP
Caja del Santa
Caja Sullana
Caja Trujillo
Mibanco
Multi Red

Stadiums & Teams in Casma

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Casma

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz Airport-Small Airport
Casma Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Casma

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ab & mar
Olva Courier

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Casma

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Chankillo Archaeoastronomical ComplexCultural2021

Churches & Religious Organizations in Casma

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cogop Señor de los Milagros
Inglesia Alianza
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia Santa María Magdalena
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Postal Code
02661

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Casma

Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
Cultural · inscribed 2021
The Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex is a prehistoric site (250-200 BC), located on the north-central coast of Peru, in the Casma Valley, comprising a set of constructions in a desert landscape that, together with natural features, functioned as a calendr...

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Casma

What is the population of Casma?

Casma has a population of 24,760 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 691.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Casma?

Casma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Puerto Casma 24,760 pop · 5.6 mi Samanco 2,233 pop · 19.8 mi Yaután 2,446 pop · 21.0 mi Nepeña 1,873 pop · 21.2 mi Moro 3,926 pop · 24.6 mi Buenos Aires 158,385 pop · 27.7 mi Pariacoto 1,262 pop · 28.6 mi La Caleta Culebras 1,492 pop · 33.2 mi Chimbote 395,100 pop · 34.0 mi Coishco 15,083 pop · 37.8 mi Puerto Santa 14,066 pop · 40.9 mi Huarmey 20,905 pop · 42.2 mi Pueblo Libre 14,250 pop · 42.4 mi Matacoto 1,010 pop · 43.1 mi
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