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Querecotillo, Peru

Piura · Peru

Querecotillo is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 25,396. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,396 Population 196/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Querecotillo

Querecotillo

Querecotillo es una ciudad menor peruana, capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Sullana del departamento de Piura. Se encuentra a una altitud de 784 m s. n. m.

People

Population25,396
Density196/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population25,396
Population Density196 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates-4.8378°, -80.6456°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Querecotillo

Querecotillo is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 25,396. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Querecotillo

Querecotillo has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.3°C), the coldest is Aug (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 20.7° / 36.7° 7.0
Feb 28.1°C / 83°F 22.2° / 37.6° 34.0
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 22.1° / 37.9° 45.3
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 20.7° / 36.6° 41.8
May 26°C / 79°F 19.3° / 36° 4.1
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 35.1° 2.8
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 17.3° / 35.1° 2.2
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 34.8° 2.1
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 34.5° 1.7
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 17.6° / 34.7° 3.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 16.7° / 34.4° 3.0
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 19.4° / 35.3° 9.0
Querecotillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area129.5 sq mi (335.4 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8378°N, 80.6456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.42"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 90 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 9 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 116 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 110 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 114 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 96 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 125 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 81 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 125 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 91 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 102 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 130 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 111 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 106 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 39 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 138 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 128 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 101 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 112 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Querecotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Querecotillo

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20841 - - - -
Institución Educativa Maria Luisa Seminario Campos - - - -
Institución Educativa 20513 Milagrosa Virgen Del Carmen - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14202 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15081 - - - -
Institución Educativa Divino Niño Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Raygada Gallo - - - -
Institución Educativa 14871 Inmaculada Concepcion - - - -
Institución Educativa 14860 Divino Corazon De Jesus - - - -
Institución Educativa 14861 Los Tallanes - - - -
Institución Educativa 20514 Dulce Corazon de María - - - -
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Radio Stations near Querecotillo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Girasol local radio AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Girasol Piura cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Querecotillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Convensiones de Sullana
Museo de Arqueología e Historia de Tangarará

Libraries in Querecotillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca César Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jíbito0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Miguel Checa0.0

Farmers Markets in Querecotillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 9 de Octubre
Mercado Acombe
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Municipal de Querecotillo
Mercado Sector La Punta

Clinics in Querecotillo

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud - Clas Querecotillo
Clas Querecotillo

Gas Stations in Querecotillo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #13700268498

Stadiums & Teams in Querecotillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Querecotillo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
El Pato Air Base-Small Airport
Paita Airport-Small Airport
Yapatera Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Querecotillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Francisco Querecotillo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)
Postal Code
20141

🇵🇪 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 Querecotillo

What is the population of Querecotillo?

Querecotillo has a population of 25,396 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 129.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Querecotillo?

Querecotillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.

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