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Salamanca, Peru

Full City Profile

887 Population 18/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Salamanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area50.5 sq mi (130.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8209°N, 79.2737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.0"
97% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 96 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 82 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 83 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 125 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 86 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 87 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 84 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 127 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 98 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 118 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 113 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 26 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 130 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 128 km
Apr 15, 2021 106 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 116 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 101 km
Apr 13, 2015 134 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 139 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 125 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 100 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Salamanca 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 August the driest (0.0").

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