Punta Hermosa, Peru

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177 ft Elevation 54 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Punta Hermosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	69.4°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	177 ft (54 m)
Area	25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3333°N, 76.8167°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.1"

95% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	119 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	82 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	142 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	43 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	143 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	116 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	145 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	143 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	92 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	58 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	137 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	109 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	118 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	39 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	39 km
Aug 19, 2007	32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	148 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	70 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	141 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	73 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	8 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	137 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	96 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	56 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	119 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	48 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	40 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	106 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	42 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	40 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	134 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	0.1 in
February	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
March	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	0.3 in
August	61°F (16°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
September	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in

Punta Hermosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and February the driest (0.0").

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