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Pisco, Peru

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61,869 Population 40/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Pisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 365 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1,536.0 sq mi (3,978.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7103°N, 76.2054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

537 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 56 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 64 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 80 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 95 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 11 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 43 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 138 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 87 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 41 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 64 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 14 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 125 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 44 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 83 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 64 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 143 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 58 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 46 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 103 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 56 km
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 145 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake — 5,000 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Wettest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Pisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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