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El Ñuro, Peru

Piura · Peru

El Ñuro is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 973. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

973 Population 6/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
3.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About El Ñuro

El Ñuro

El Ñuro es una localidad y balneario ubicado en el Distrito de Los Órganos de la Región Piura en la costa norte peruana. Es un balneario y al mismo tiempo una caleta de pescadores. Entre la fauna que puede encontrarse en El Ñuro están los peces mariposa, peces ángeles, caballitos de mar, morenas, cangrejos y tortugas verdes del Pacífico.

People

Population973
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain3.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population973
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-4.2156°, -81.1723°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation3.0 inches (76 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ñuro

El Ñuro is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 973. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

El Ñuro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area176.6 sq mi (457.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2156°N, 81.1723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.0"
92% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.38"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 105 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 99 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 16 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 28 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 122 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 41 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 92 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 126 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 53 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 67 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 43 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 133 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 90 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 102 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 54 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 133 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 45 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 65 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
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 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

El Ñuro has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Ñuro

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 14913
I.E. 141
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Museums in El Ñuro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pacifico

Libraries in El Ñuro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Ñuro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanía
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Los Tallanes

Hotels in El Ñuro

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Nautica
Cocobox Hotel
El Templo de las Chelonias
Nirvana Beach
Surf Racer House

Stadiums & Teams in El Ñuro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Ñuro

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Walter Braedt Segú AirportPTLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Postal Code
20840

🇵🇪 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

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 El Ñuro

What is the population of El Ñuro?

El Ñuro has a population of 973 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 176.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ñuro?

El Ñuro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.

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