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Simbal, Peru

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805 Population 3/sq mi density
1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Simbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area270.8 sq mi (701.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9761°N, 78.8135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 M6.0 127 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 125 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 133 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 119 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 134 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 133 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 111 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 130 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 102 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 135 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 147 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 74 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 107 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 140 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 137 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 129 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 105 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 108 km
Feb 21, 2020 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.9 147 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 66,794 136 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°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 71°F (22°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

Simbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in August to 71°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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