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Imperial, Peru

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32,344 Population 879/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Imperial enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²)
Population Density879/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0593°N, 76.3527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

402 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 45 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 138 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 146 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 114 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 73 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 137 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 62 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 83 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 56 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 66 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 147 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 69 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 43 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 137 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 129 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 48 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 116 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 64 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 26 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 150 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 45 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 143 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 134 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 137 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 134 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake — 5,000 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.8") and March the driest (0.0").

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