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Monte Hermoso, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Monte Hermoso is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 651. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

651 Population 1/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
20.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population651
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain20.1 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population651
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates-6.4704°, -79.9567°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.1 inches (510 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monte Hermoso

Monte Hermoso is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 651. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Monte Hermoso 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area627.1 sq mi (1,624.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4704°N, 79.9567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.26"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 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 83 km
Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 150 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 124 km
Feb 9, 2009 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 132 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 129 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 141 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 135 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 147 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 124 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 126 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 136 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 106 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 119 km
May 14, 2025 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.2 142 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 142 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 108 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 94 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 114 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 63 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 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Monte Hermoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Monte Hermoso

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 10902 Coronel Francisco Bolognesi
Institución Educativa 11080 Jorge Chavez Dartnell
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Radio Stations near Monte Hermoso

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio JHC 107.7 FM AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Monte Hermoso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretacion
Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning
Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning
Museo de Sitio Túcume
Museo Nacional Sicán
Museo Túcume
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan

Libraries in Monte Hermoso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G.0.0

Farmers Markets in Monte Hermoso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos de Illimo
Mercado de Abastos de Pacora
Mercado Modelo de Lambayeque
Mercado Municipal Ferreñafe
Mercado Municipal Pueblo Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in Monte Hermoso

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Monumental César Flores Marigorda

Airports Near Monte Hermoso

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport

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

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 Monte Hermoso

What is the population of Monte Hermoso?

Monte Hermoso has a population of 651 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 627.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monte Hermoso?

Monte Hermoso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches.

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