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La Breita, Peru

Piura · Peru

La Breita is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 17,693. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

17,693 Population 25/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
6.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population17,693
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain6.1 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population17,693
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates-4.2569°, -80.8860°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation6.1 inches (155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Breita

La Breita is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 17,693. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in La Breita

La Breita has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 199 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.5° / 36.4° 15.9
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 20.7° / 36.7° 53.3
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.6° / 37.1° 44.3
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 19.5° / 36.6° 35.9
May 24.8°C / 77°F 18.2° / 36° 6.4
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 17.1° / 36° 6.0
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 16.3° / 36° 4.8
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 15.9° / 36° 3.8
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 15.8° / 35.2° 3.3
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 16.2° / 36° 6.2
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 16.2° / 34.7° 5.1
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 18.3° / 35.3° 14.6
La Breita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area703.8 sq mi (1,822.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2569°N, 80.8860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.1"
84% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 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 M6.3 109 km
Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 147 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 79 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 12 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 29 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 121 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 62 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 33 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 37 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 69 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 51 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 108 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 33 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 131 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 45 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 128 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 73 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 71 km
Aug 30, 1991 37 km WSW of El Alto, Peru M5.2 73 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 6 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in

La Breita has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and November the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in La Breita

Institution Type Founded Website
CETPRO Albert Einstein College
CETPRO Virgen del Carmen College

Schools in La Breita

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20510
Institución Educativa No. 85
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Radio Stations near La Breita

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in La Breita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pacifico

Farmers Markets in La Breita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanía
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Los Tallanes

Stadiums & Teams in La Breita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Breita

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Walter Braedt Segú AirportPTLSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Breita

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Noroeste Amotapes-Manglares Biosphere Reserve

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Breita

Noroeste Amotapes-Manglares Biosphere Reserve
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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 La Breita

What is the population of La Breita?

La Breita has a population of 17,693 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 703.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Breita?

La Breita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.1 inches.

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