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Chusis, Peru
Piura · Peru
Chusis is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 506. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Chusis
Sechura is a town in northwestern Peru, 50 km (31 mi) south of Piura. It is the capital of Sechura Province in the Piura Region. The city gives its name to the Sechura Desert, which extends south along most of coastal Peru. Crescent dunes lie south of the city, between the sea and the highway.
People
Climate
| Population | 506 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.5230°, -80.8134° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.3 inches (389 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chusis
Chusis is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3,063.9 sq mi (7,935.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.5230°N, 80.8134°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Chusis has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Chusis
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 15334 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14077 Madre Maria Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14084 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chusis
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Girasol | local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Girasol Piura | cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Chusis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico de Chusis | ||||
| Museo de Etnología de Sechura | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Narihualá |
Farmers Markets in Chusis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abastos Villa Casa Grande | |||||
| Mercado Sixto Zapata Melendez |
Clinics in Chusis
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chusis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chusis
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| Paita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Chusis
What is the population of Chusis?
Chusis has a population of 506 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,063.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chusis?
Chusis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches.