Nueva Arica, Peru

Full City Profile

1,789 Population 9/sq mi density

571 ft Elevation 174 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Nueva Arica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.0°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	571 ft (174 m)
Area	211.5 sq mi (547.9 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.8728°N, 79.3428°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 3.00"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 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	127 km
Aug 7, 2005	84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M5.4	148 km
Feb 26, 2007	83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.3	144 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	81 km
Nov 7, 1994	78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	143 km
Oct 16, 2016	28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	88 km
Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	89 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	60 km
Jul 6, 2015	74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.9	134 km
Jan 9, 2024	59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	145 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	148 km
Apr 3, 2002	74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.8	136 km
Sep 22, 2013	83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.8	143 km
Mar 20, 2003	42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.8	142 km
Nov 10, 1990	20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.8	81 km
Jan 25, 1993	15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru	M4.7	96 km
Oct 11, 2000	60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru	M4.7	143 km
Jun 27, 2007	25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.7	89 km
Sep 13, 2003	86 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M4.7	149 km
Jan 12, 2008	9 km SSE of Saña, Peru	M4.7	28 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	1.0 in
February	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in
March	74°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
April	73°F (23°C)	1.2 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
September	67°F (20°C)	0.2 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
November	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
December	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in

Nueva Arica has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in August to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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