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Surco, Peru

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969 Population 10/sq mi density
6,644 ft Elevation 2,025 meters
89°F Avg Temperature 31°C
Surco 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 Average88.5°F
64% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,644 ft (2,025 m)
Area94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-11.8840°N, 76.4400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 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 28 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 96 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 114 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 15 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 125 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 97 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 98 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 84 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 72 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 113 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 89 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 149 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 82 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 85 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 115 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 131 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 88 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 88 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 109 km
Jun 7, 2008 63 km SW of Callao, Peru M5.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 84 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 145 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 83 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 73 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 76 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 62 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Surco has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 43°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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