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Monsefú, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Monsefú is a small city in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 25,707. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,707 Population 686/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Monsefú

Monsefú

Monsefú, founded as San Pedro de Monsefú, is a city in northern Peru, located in the Department of Lambayeque. It is the capital of the district of the same name in Chiclayo province.

People

Population25,707
Density686/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population25,707
Population Density686 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-6.8743°, -79.8687°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (390 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monsefú

Monsefú is a small city in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 25,707. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Monsefú

Monsefú has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.6°C), the coldest is Aug (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.3° 2.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.4° 14.1
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.3° 16.0
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.6° 5.1
May 22.8°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.3° 0.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.2° / 25.4° 0.2
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.6° 0.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.1° 0.0
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.9° / 24.5° 0.6
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 16.2° / 24.9° 0.9
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.9° 5.0
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.8° 2.4
Monsefú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Population Density686/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8743°N, 79.8687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 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 70 km
Feb 9, 2009 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 146 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 145 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 136 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 129 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 136 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 88 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 115 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 133 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 98 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 114 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 85 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 98 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 32 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 61 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 79 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 92 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 138 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 138 km
Feb 16, 2017 90 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 96 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Monsefú has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 65°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Monsefú

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 10037 - - - -
Institución Educativa 11029 Santiago Burga Gonzales - - - -
Institución Educativa Jesus Nazareno Cautivo - - - -
Institución Educativa 10036 Maria Auxiliadora - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10795 - - - -
Institución Educativa Diego Ferre Sosa - - - -
Institución Educativa 10046 San Carlos - - - -
Institución Educativa 11030 Inmaculada Concepcion - - - -
Institución Educativa Pomape - - - -
Institución Educativa 10821 Melchor Guzman Cuyate - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10054 - - - -
San Pedro - - - -
Colegio Kairós - - - -
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Radio Stations near Monsefú

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio JHC 107.7 FM - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Monsefú

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Quinones
Hangar de maquinarias del Antiguo Ferrocarril
Locomotoras del Antiguo Ferrocarril
Museo
Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning
Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning
Museo de Restos Arqueologicos del Cerro Morro de Eten
Museo de Sitio Huaca Chotuna - Chornancap
Museo del Antiguo Ferrocarril de Puerto Eten
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan
Vagones del Antiguo Ferrocarril
Vagones del Antiguo Ferrocarril

Libraries in Monsefú

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Eufemio Lora y Lora0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G.0.0

Farmers Markets in Monsefú

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Commercial
Los Patos
Mercado 9 de Octubre
Mercado A-Z
Mercado Ana de los Ángeles
Mercado Antenor Orrego
Mercado Benjamín Gamarra
Mercado Bolognesi
Mercado Buenos Aires
Mercado Cabrera
Mercado Carolina
Mercado Central
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos José Balta
Mercado de Abastos Rivera del Mar
Mercado de Pomalca
Mercado Diego Ferre
Mercado El Inca
Mercado El Pueblo
Mercado José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales
Mercado La Primavera
Mercado Manuel Manrique Nevado
Mercado Mertrium
Mercado Mi Perú
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Modelo de Lambayeque
Mercado Moshoqueque 1er sector
Mercado Moshoqueque 2do Sector
Mercado Moshoqueque 3er Sector
Mercado Municipal de Tumán
Mercado Municipal Ferreñafe
Mercado Municipal Pueblo Nuevo
Mercado Pedro Pablo Atusparias
Mercado Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Mercado Santa Rosa de Lima
Mercado Sol de Oro
Mercado Yortuque
Mercado Yortuque

Monuments in Monsefú

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Diego Ferre Sosa

Clinics in Monsefú

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud

Gas Stations in Monsefú

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #1075370830
PE #603754745

Stadiums & Teams in Monsefú

TeamLeagueDivision
Coliseo Cerrado de Chiclayo
Coliseo del Colegio Rosario
Estadio Capitán Remigio Elías Aguirre Romero
Estadio Monumental César Flores Marigorda
Estadio Municipal Carlos Castañeda Iparraguirre

Airports Near Monsefú

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Luya Airport-Small Airport
Pacasmayo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Monsefú

29 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Atencion Primaria III "MANUEL Manrrique Nevado"
Centro Diagnóstico JRB
CENTRO EN DIAGNÓSTICO POR IMÁGENES "CERIN"
Centro Medico Oftalmologico
Centro Médico Salud Vida
Chosica del Norte
Clínica de Tumores de Chiclayo
Clinica Dental Cubana
Clínica Vidavas
Consultorio Medico
Consultorio Medico Elias Aguire
Dental Pacifico
Dermanor
DPI resonancia magnética
Dr. Alex Sáchez Dávila
Ecosalud
El Bosque
Jorge Chavez
Jose Leonardo Ortiz
Mi Familia
NefroLife
Opti Salud
Pedro Pablo Atusparias
Plaza Medic
Rimadent
Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
San Antonio
Soluciones médicas
Suiza Lab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monsefú

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
San Pedro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Website
munimonsefu.gob.pe/

🇵🇪 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

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 Monsefú

What is the population of Monsefú?

Monsefú has a population of 25,707 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 686 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monsefú?

Monsefú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.

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