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Pimentel, Peru

Full City Profile

15,552 Population 393/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Pimentel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area39.6 sq mi (102.6 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8367°N, 79.9342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 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 64 km
Feb 9, 2009 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 138 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 149 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 128 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 132 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 84 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 108 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 139 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 137 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 106 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 106 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 93 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 79 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 145 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 29 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 57 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 143 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 75 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 139 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 95 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 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Pimentel has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 65°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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