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Pacasmayo, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Pacasmayo is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 29,165. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

29,165 Population 1,132/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pacasmayo

Pacasmayo

Pacasmayo is a city in Northern Peru, in the Pacasmayo province, La Libertad Region. It is located 108 km north of Trujillo city.

People

Population29,165
Density1,132/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population29,165
Population Density1,132 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-7.4006°, -79.5714°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (188 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pacasmayo

Pacasmayo is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 29,165. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Pacasmayo

Pacasmayo has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23°C), the coldest is Nov (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 200 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 18.3° / 28.1° 29.9
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 19.6° / 28.7° 24.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 19.3° / 29° 33.1
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 17.9° / 27.9° 22.1
May 21.3°C / 70°F 17.2° / 27.6° 9.7
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 16.1° / 27.2° 2.8
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 27° 9.3
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 15.4° / 27.1° 2.0
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 15.5° / 26.6° 6.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 15.1° / 26.1° 17.1
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 15.3° / 25.7° 13.1
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 16.9° / 26.3° 30.4
Pacasmayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²)
Population Density1,132/sq mi
Coordinates-7.4006°N, 79.5714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 M6.3 110 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 95 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 113 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 138 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 107 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 85 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 91 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 117 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 87 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 142 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 116 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 32 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 126 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 75 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 126 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 130 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 107 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 118 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 113 km
Apr 13, 2015 134 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 150 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 66 141 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 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Pacasmayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pacasmayo

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 80400
Institución Educativa Jequetepeque
Institución Educativa 80407 Gonzalo Ugas Salcedo
Institución Educativa 80405 Octavio Mongrut Giraldo
Institución Educativa 80881 Enrique Valenzuela Valera
Institución Educativa Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa 80406 Virgilio Purizaga Aznaran
Institución Educativa No. 80404
Institución Educativa Inicial 80880 Consuelo Solano de Villón
Institución Educativa Cramer
Institución Educativa 80880 Consuelo Solano de Villón
Institución Educativa Pamer
Institución Educativa Pacasmayo
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Radio Stations near Pacasmayo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Los Angeles - Chepen variety MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Pacasmayo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Antonio Raimondi
Museo Hnos. Albujar y Manuel Guarniz

Libraries in Pacasmayo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Guadalupe0.0

Farmers Markets in Pacasmayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Guadalupe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Pacasmayo

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cesa's Palace
Da Vinci
El Faro Adventure Resort
El Puerto Hotel
Hostal DUBAI Pacasmayo
Hotel El Mirador
Hotel Irmantalo Inn
Hotel JN
Hotel La Estación
Hotel Libertad
Hotel Pakatnamu
Marcos
Pacasmayo Surf
Perú
Playa Linda
Reflejos
Villa del Mar

Restaurants in Pacasmayo

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Búfalo Restobar
Café Café
Casa Blanca
Cevichería La Perla
El Chapo Miguel
El Edén
La Leña de Jequetepeque
Mamma Mia's Trattoria
Marisquería El Eden II
Puerto Escondido
Restaurante El Charro
Sabores del Norte

Cafes in Pacasmayo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Crep

Clinics in Pacasmayo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jequetepeque

Dentists in Pacasmayo

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentista Rázuri

Veterinaries in Pacasmayo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #3981080365

Bus Stations in Pacasmayo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación

Gas Stations in Pacasmayo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pecsa

Banks in Pacasmayo

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
BBVA Perú
BCP
BCP

Stadiums & Teams in Pacasmayo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pacasmayo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pacasmayo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Serpost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pacasmayo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Central El Buen Samaritano
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Pacasmayo

What is the population of Pacasmayo?

Pacasmayo has a population of 29,165 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1,132 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pacasmayo?

Pacasmayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches.

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