Puerto Casma, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Puerto Casma is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 24,760. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Puerto Casma
Casma is a city in the coastal desert of Peru, located 330 kilometers (205 mi) northwest of Lima. It is the capital of the province of Casma and the third most populous city in the Ancash Region with an estimated population of 29,343 (2015). It is located in the lower Casma Valley, covering an area of 1,205 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,760 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.4613°, -78.3833° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.0 inches (26 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Casma
Puerto Casma is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 24,760. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Puerto Casma
Puerto Casma has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.5°C), the coldest is Jun (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 89 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 691.4 sq mi (1,790.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.4613°S, 78.3833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 83 km |
| 1996 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 12 | 133 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 146 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 54 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in |
Puerto Casma has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Puerto Casma
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 88115 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 88378 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 88286 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 88105 Juan Noel Lastra | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puerto Casma
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova peru | musica tropical | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Puerto Casma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Regional de Casma "Max Uhle" |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Casma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Parada del Estadio |
Gas Stations in Puerto Casma
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Casma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Casma
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Casma?
Puerto Casma has a population of 24,760 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 691.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Casma?
Puerto Casma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.0 inches.
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