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Paiján, Peru

Full City Profile

21,128 Population 441/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Paiján 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. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7329°N, 79.3015°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

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

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 85 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 100 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 128 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 88 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 86 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 88 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 84 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 137 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 16 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 123 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 102 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 123 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 138 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 121 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 65 km
Apr 15, 2021 106 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 123 km
Apr 13, 2015 134 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 143 km
Oct 6, 1992 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 101 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 124 km
May 13, 2013 136 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 145 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 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Paiján has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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