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Pomalca, Peru

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151 ft Elevation 46 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Pomalca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°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) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7675°N, 79.7772°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 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 83 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 144 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 142 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 103 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 149 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 127 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 146 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 103 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 123 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 47 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 112 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 52 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 97 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 149 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 76 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 94 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 138 km
Jun 18, 2011 33 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 146 km
May 12, 2022 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 113 km
Jun 7, 2015 118 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 145 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 66 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in

Pomalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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