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Paramonga, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Paramonga is a small city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 27,631. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,631 Population 84/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
1.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Paramonga

Paramonga

Paramonga was an important city constructed at the border of the former Kingdom of Chimor in Peru during the late Intermediate Period, whose capital was the metropolis of Chan Chan.

People

Population27,631
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain1.6 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population27,631
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-10.6667°, -77.8333°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation1.6 inches (40 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paramonga

Paramonga is a small city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 27,631. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Paramonga

Paramonga has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.9°C), the coldest is Sep (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 75 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 19.6° / 25.7° 3.9
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 20.6° / 26.3° 16.3
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 20° / 27.2° 19.9
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 18.6° / 25.1° 4.9
May 19.8°C / 68°F 17.7° / 23.2° 2.6
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 16.7° / 22.1° 2.5
Jul 18°C / 64°F 16.1° / 20.8° 3.4
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 15.7° / 20.7° 1.3
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 15.1° / 20.8° 1.4
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 15.4° / 21.2° 1.5
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 16° / 22.2° 5.0
Dec 20.1°C / 68°F 18° / 23.9° 12.6
Paramonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area330.1 sq mi (854.9 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6667°N, 77.8333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.6"
96% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 82 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 68 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 85 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 54 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 78 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 106 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 102 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 127 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 90 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 30 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 70 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 61 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 62 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 105 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 60 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 83 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 64 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 122 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 104 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Paramonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Paramonga

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Los Angelitos - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 21578 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Martin De Porras - - - -
Institución Educativa 20987 Victor Raul Haya De La Torre - - - -
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa De Lima - - - -
Institución Educativa Esperanza - - - -
Institución Educativa Ciro Alegria - - - -
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau - - - -
Institución Educativa 20503 Jose Carlos Mariategui - - - -
Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 21577 - - - -
I.E. Miguel Grau - - - -
I.E. Divino Corazon de Jesús - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Carmen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paramonga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nova Prime - MP3

Museums in Paramonga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo bolivariano Simon Bolivar Pativilca
Museo Comunitario de Supe

Farmers Markets in Paramonga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Aviación
Mercado Central
Mercado La Parada
Mercado María Magdalena
Mercado modelo de Barranca
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Viejo
Mercado Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa
Mercado y Reloj Central

Hotels in Paramonga

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rico

Theatres in Paramonga

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de la Cultura

Clinics in Paramonga

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Atencion Primaria II Paramonga

Banks in Paramonga

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Paramonga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paramonga

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huacho Airport-Small Airport
Patao Airport-Small Airport
Pativilca Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paramonga

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Oratorio del Santisimo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)
Postal Code
15178

🇵🇪 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 Paramonga

What is the population of Paramonga?

Paramonga has a population of 27,631 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 330.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paramonga?

Paramonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.

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