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Chicama, Peru

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14,915 Population 26/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Chicama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area577.7 sq mi (1,496.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8447°N, 79.1469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 94 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 106 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 135 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 92 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 99 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 99 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 123 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 96 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 36 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 109 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 108 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 126 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 142 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 122 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 112 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 102 km
Apr 13, 2015 134 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 150 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 110 km
Apr 15, 2021 106 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 123 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Chicama has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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