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Samne, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Samne is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 554. Elevation: 4,892 ft (1,491 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

Data updated June 2026

554 Population 3/sq mi density
4,892 ft Elevation 1,491 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
77.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Samne

Shirán is a town in Northern Peru, located in the district of Poroto in Trujillo Province of the region La Libertad. This town is located some 40 km east of Trujillo city in the Valley of Moche.

People

Population554
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp86°F (30°C)
Rain77.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Population554
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Coordinates-7.9909°, -78.6814°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation77.5 inches (1,967 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Samne

Samne is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 554. The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet (1,491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Samne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above Peru avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,892 ft (1,491 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9909°N, 78.6814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 117 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 147 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 139 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 139 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 132 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 148 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 147 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 144 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 113 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 149 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 87 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 107 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 109 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 139 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 140 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 63 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 101 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 46 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 135 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Samne has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in August to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Samne

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 80301
Institución Educativa 80241 Vicente Luis Vera Miranda
Institución Educativa 80084 Jesus De Nazareth
Institución Educativa 81655 Enrique Corcuera Rodriguez
Institución Educativa 80348 Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa 80347 Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 80240
Institución Educativa No. 80727
Institución Educativa No. 80302
Institución Educativa No. 80349
Institución Educativa No. 80728
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Radio Stations near Samne

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Peru folk radio MP3 128 kbps
Frecuencia 100 101.9 cumbia peruana, latin pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo variety AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Samne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Religioso de la I.V.P

Stadiums & Teams in Samne

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Samne

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Camposol Chao AirportSmall Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Huamachuco AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pampa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport
Tulpo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Samne

What is the population of Samne?

Samne has a population of 554 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 197.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samne?

Samne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.5 inches.

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