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Lambayeque, Peru

Full City Profile

43,710 Population 17,696/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Lambayeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density17,696/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7011°N, 79.9061°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 72 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 144 km
Feb 9, 2009 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 138 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 149 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 129 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 144 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 147 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 94 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 115 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 117 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 109 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 136 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 42 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 86 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 42 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 102 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 86 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 84 km
May 12, 2022 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 97 km
Apr 3, 2002 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 N. PERU Earthquake 9.0 m 66 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Lambayeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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