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Huarmey, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Huarmey is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 16,172. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

16,172 Population 12/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
1.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huarmey

Huarmey is a coastal town in the Ancash Region, Peru. It is one of the five districts and also the capital of the Province of Huarmey. It is located crossing the Pan-American highway from south to north after leaving the department of Lima in Paramonga and at 82 km from the Fortaleza River. It was created by law 24034 on December 20, 1984.

People

Population16,172
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain1.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population16,172
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-10.0681°, -78.1522°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation1.1 inches (27 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huarmey

Huarmey is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 16,172. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Huarmey

Huarmey has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.8°C), the coldest is Sep (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 77 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 18.3° / 28.7° 4.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.6° / 29.9° 7.8
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.5° / 29.3° 15.6
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 17.8° / 28.3° 2.6
May 21.4°C / 70°F 16.2° / 27.4° 2.4
Jun 20.3°C / 68°F 15.3° / 26.5° 0.6
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 15.1° / 25.8° 1.9
Aug 20°C / 68°F 15° / 26.4° 0.4
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15° / 26.8° 1.8
Oct 20°C / 68°F 14.8° / 27° 3.1
Nov 20.3°C / 68°F 15.2° / 26.3° 14.7
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 27.4° 22.3
Huarmey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Peru avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,327.5 sq mi (3,438.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0681°N, 78.1522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"
97% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 25, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 83 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 142 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 56 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 149 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 55 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 89 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 41 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 73 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 100 km
Mar 31, 2019 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.5 129 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 118 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 58 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 123 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 37 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 53 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 134 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 109 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 14 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 94 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 1 104 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 92 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Huarmey has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Huarmey

Institution Type Founded Website
CETPRO Ernesto Reyna College
Instituto Superior Tecnológico Público de Huarmey College
SENATI College
Universidad Católica Los Ángels de Chimbote University

Schools in Huarmey

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 88107 Virgen De Fatima
Centro de Educación Básica Especial Virgen del Rosario
Colegio Nacional Virgen de Fátima
Inca Garcilazo de la Vega
Stma. María Reyna
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa 88114 San Martin De Porras
Institución Educativa Stella Maris
Institución Educativa 04 Virgen Del Rosario
Institución Educativa No. 88351
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima S.r.l.
Institución Educativa San Diego De Alcala
Institución Educativa 88106 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa Geronimus's College
De Huarmey
Institución Educativa San Juan Bosco Eirl
Institución Educativa Inca Garcilaso De La Vega
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Radio Stations near Huarmey

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Huarmey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería Comercial Señor de los Milagros

Hotels in Huarmey

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa del Sol
Costa Del Sol
Giraldo's Plaza Hotel
Hospedaje Juanita
Hospedaje Valle Real
Hostal La Cordialidad
Hostal María
Hostal Santa Rosa
Hotel Brisas del Mar
Hotel Restaurant La Siesta
Jessica Hostal
Miramar

Restaurants in Huarmey

57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquí me quedo
Azumi
Caldo de Gallina
Caldo de Gallina
Calla
Camilita
Cevichería 5mentarios
Chifa Beijing
Chifa Shan Ghai
Congelados Parrillero
Costa Mar
Cueva Marina
Darlú
Don Pedrito
El anzuelo de oro
El Bijao
El Guille
El Guille
El Mana
El Pez de Oro
El Piloto
El Piurano
Eli
Jona
Juancito
Kissas
Kusiqhawana Tuquillo
La ramadita del Che
La Trujillana
Las Delicias
Las Tres Regioneo
Lucy's
Matteo's
Pizza Tuquillo
Pollería El Sabrosón
Polleria Flormila
Pollito Con Papa
Pollos a la Brasa
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant Angie
Restaurant Bettsy
Restaurant Don Dedi
Restaurant Mabel
Restaurant Paloma
Restaurant Picanteria
Restaurant Virgen del Rosario
Ricafer y Mary
Richy Rey
Rinconcito Huarmeyano
Sabores Marinos
San Martín
Sbor de la Ruta
Sol y Mar
Tapia
Tessdori

Cafes in Huarmey

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chicharroneria Aries
Surtidos

Theatres in Huarmey

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal María Alvarado Trujillo

Clinics in Huarmey

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico Fisio Medical Corporis
Fisio Medical Corporis
Huarmey
Policlinico Tapia

Dentists in Huarmey

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Medic
Happy Dent
PE #5072585654
PE #5073570846

Veterinaries in Huarmey

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria Don Kike

Bus Stations in Huarmey

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre de Huarmey

Gas Stations in Huarmey

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Eleuterio Meza
Grifo La Laguna
Pecsa
Primax

Banks in Huarmey

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
Crédito Directo
Mibanco
Milti Red

Gyms in Huarmey

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darlan's Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Huarmey

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huarmey

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport
Patao AirportSmall Airport
Pativilca AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Huarmey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oliva Courier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huarmey

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa De La Biblia
Iglesia De Dios De La Profecia
Parroquia Virgen del Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Postal Code
02651

🇵🇪 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 Huarmey

What is the population of Huarmey?

Huarmey has a population of 16,172 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,327.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huarmey?

Huarmey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.1 inches.

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