Nuevo Imperial, Peru

Full City Profile

32,344 Population 188/sq mi density

502 ft Elevation 153 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Nuevo Imperial enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	68.9°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	502 ft (153 m)
Area	171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density	188/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.0754°N, 76.3172°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"

93% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	46 km
Jan 30, 2012	6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.4	142 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru	M6.4	136 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	70 km
Mar 15, 2014	24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru	M6.1	112 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	62 km
Aug 18, 2007	7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	81 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km S of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	135 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	60 km
Feb 18, 2014	10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.9	144 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	66 km
Aug 16, 2007	25 km W of Santiago, Peru	M5.8	134 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	44 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	69 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	133 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	44 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	64 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	64 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	27 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	46 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	147 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	138 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	141 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	138 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
February	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
March	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in
July	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Wettest
August	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
September	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	69°F (20°C)	0.0 in

Nuevo Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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