Nazca, Peru

Full City Profile

23,556 Population 44/sq mi density

1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Nazca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,916 ft (584 m)
Area	531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²)
Population Density	44/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.8310°N, 74.9390°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"

97% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

669 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996	60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru	M7.7	81 km
Jun 28, 2024	10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru	M7.2	122 km
Jan 14, 2018	37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru	M7.1	107 km
Sep 25, 2013	16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru	M7.1	121 km
Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	149 km
Jan 30, 2012	6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.4	105 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru	M6.4	142 km
Apr 5, 1991	21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.3	91 km
Nov 13, 1996	54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M6.1	81 km
Jun 29, 2024	34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru	M6.1	142 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	119 km
Feb 9, 1997	68 km S of Paracas, Peru	M6.1	149 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km S of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	150 km
Jun 16, 2024	10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru	M6.0	126 km
Jul 1, 1991	50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru	M6.0	108 km
Nov 13, 1996	29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru	M6.0	88 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	86 km
May 3, 2005	central Peru	M5.9	35 km
Feb 18, 2014	10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.9	103 km
Sep 28, 2004	21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru	M5.8	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1942	S. PERU	Eruption + Earthquake	2.0 m	30	116 km
1996	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.4 m	14	81 km
2024	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	121 km
2018	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	107 km
2013	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	121 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	0.3 in
February	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
March	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Wettest
April	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	62°F (16°C)	0.0 in
July	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in
September	62°F (16°C)	0.0 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in

Nazca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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