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Puerto Casma, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Puerto Casma is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 384. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

384 Population 1/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
1.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Puerto Casma

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

Population384
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain1.0 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population384
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-9.4613°, -78.3833°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation1.0 inches (26 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Casma

Puerto Casma is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 384. 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.

Puerto Casma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 1.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area691.4 sq mi (1,790.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4613°N, 78.3833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.0"
97% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.24"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Feb 21, 1996 123 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M7.5 133 km
Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 137 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 104 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 108 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 41 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 108 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 104 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 70 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 108 km
Mar 31, 2019 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.5 117 km
Jun 2, 1996 128 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.4 134 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 74 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 102 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 125 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 69 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 96 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 43 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 94 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 85 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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Schools in Puerto Casma

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional de Casma "Max Uhle"

Farmers Markets in Puerto Casma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Parada del Estadio

Gas Stations in Puerto Casma

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Primax
Grifo Repsol
PE #9622615473
PE #988173510
PetroAmérica Gasolina/GLP
Primax

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Casma

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Casma

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Postal Code
02661

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Casma

What is the population of Puerto Casma?

Puerto Casma has a population of 384 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 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. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.0 inches.

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