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Poroto, Peru

Full City Profile

753 Population 3/sq mi density
2,113 ft Elevation 644 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Poroto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Area270.8 sq mi (701.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-8.0114°N, 78.7679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 126 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 129 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 137 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 145 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 122 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 139 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 138 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 135 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 108 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 140 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 150 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 100 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 139 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 80 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 104 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 150 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 136 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 132 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in

Poroto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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