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Punta de Bombón, Peru

Full City Profile

6,336 Population 17/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Punta de Bombón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area365.8 sq mi (947.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-17.1719°N, 71.7924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.2"
94% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 51 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 109 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 138 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 66 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 132 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 124 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 90 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 110 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 107 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 60 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 47 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 88 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 45 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 79 km
May 25, 2006 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 127 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 70 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 133 km
Feb 28, 2021 78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru M5.5 89 km
Apr 13, 1997 80 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 120 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 125 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 113 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 118 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 152 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 154 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 154 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Punta de Bombón has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and March the driest (0.0").

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