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Las Canteras, Peru

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839 Population 11/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Las Canteras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area79.2 sq mi (205.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7187°N, 79.5978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 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 M6.3 103 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 147 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 123 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 143 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 102 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 57 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 132 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 118 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 67 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 58 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 114 km
Feb 16, 2017 90 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 130 km
May 12, 2022 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 131 km
Apr 3, 2002 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 114 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 148 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 59 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 132 km
Sep 22, 2013 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 122 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 141 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 64 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 66 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in

Las Canteras has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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