Ricardo Palma, Peru

Full City Profile

4,842 Population 89/sq mi density

3,556 ft Elevation 1,084 meters

89°F Avg Temperature 31°C

Ricardo Palma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	88.5°F
	64% above US avg
January Average	84°F (29°C)
July Average	91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,556 ft (1,084 m)
Area	54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density	89/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.9198°N, 76.6561°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	33 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	88 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	133 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	136 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	86 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	11 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	90 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	77 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	104 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	150 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	90 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	126 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	56 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	69 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	105 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	62 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	72 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	107 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	90 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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	89 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	121 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	60 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	49 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	52 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	129 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	39 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	84°F (29°C)	1.3 in
February	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
March	60°F (16°C)	2.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.1 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	91°F (33°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
September	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.2 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in

Ricardo Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 54°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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