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Huaura, Peru

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20,723 Population 93/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Huaura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area221.9 sq mi (574.8 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates-11.0700°N, 77.5994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"
95% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 116 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 133 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 22 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 129 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 102 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 122 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 124 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 53 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 142 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 148 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 134 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 76 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 118 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 132 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 79 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 53 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 117 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 21 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 114 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 117 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 137 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 112 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 119 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 117 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 127 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 135 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 122 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest

Huaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.4") and December the driest (0.0").

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