Nuevo Progreso, Peru

Full City Profile

3,532 Population 6/sq mi density

1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Nuevo Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 141.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	69.1°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	71°F (21°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,650 ft (503 m)
Area	617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-8.4525°N, 76.3239°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.4"

272% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 12.70"

Driest Month (Jul) 5.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru	M6.0	145 km
Oct 16, 1994	24 km E of Tingo María, Peru	M5.6	112 km
Oct 4, 1998	9 km E of Uchiza, Peru	M5.5	6 km
Jun 12, 1995	63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru	M5.4	49 km
Aug 6, 2001	23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.4	145 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	98 km
Jun 26, 2008	41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.2	97 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	140 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	58 km
Jun 8, 2017	76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	72 km
Jul 25, 2015	74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.2	68 km
Jun 5, 2008	30 km S of Uchiza, Peru	M5.2	34 km
Jan 8, 2003	51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	139 km
Mar 9, 2021	41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	72 km
Jul 26, 2017	73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru	M5.1	130 km
Jun 13, 2024	55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru	M5.0	44 km
Jul 9, 2015	27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.0	91 km
Jun 26, 2008	central Peru	M5.0	91 km
May 27, 2016	21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.0	146 km
Mar 28, 2024	31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru	M4.9	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (21°C)	12.7 in	Wettest
February	76°F (24°C)	12.1 in
March	76°F (24°C)	11.9 in
April	76°F (25°C)	9.4 in
May	76°F (25°C)	7.4 in
June	75°F (24°C)	6.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	5.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	5.2 in
September	76°F (24°C)	5.9 in
October	76°F (25°C)	10.1 in
November	76°F (25°C)	11.7 in	Warmest
December	76°F (25°C)	12.6 in

Nuevo Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 110.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (5.1").

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