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Talara, Peru

Piura · Peru

Talara is a mid-size city in Piura, Peru with a population of 99,074. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

99,074 Population 188/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
1.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Talara

Talara

Talara is a city in the Talara Province of the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is a port city on the Pacific Ocean with a population of 91,444 as of 2017. Its climate is hot and dry. Due to its oil reserves, and ability to produce aviation fuel, Talara hosted a United States air base during World War II. It was also one of two refueling stations for the Pacific Fleet. There were naval guns on the hills, and submarine nets in the harbor. The Ajax, Achilles and Exeter, three British destroyers, were refuelled there on their way around the Horn to catch the Graf Spee in Rio de la Plata. Talara is also home to a large fishing fleet. The city is served by the Cap. FAP Víctor Montes Arias Airport.

People

Population99,074
Density188/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain1.5 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population99,074
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-4.5772°, -81.2719°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation1.5 inches (38 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Talara

Talara is a mid-size city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 99,074. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Talara

Talara has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 169 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Talara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area526.1 sq mi (1,362.6 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5772°N, 81.2719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"
96% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 116 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 147 km
Aug 12, 2013 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru M6.2 116 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 82 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 148 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 141 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 137 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 127 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 60 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 57 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 149 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 80 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 116 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 104 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 93 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 102 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 82 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 93 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 83 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Talara has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Talara

Institution Type Founded Website
CETPRO CETURGH Talara College
CETPRO Negritos - Talara Alta College
Istituto Superior Tecnológico Luciano Castillo Colonna College
SENATI College

Schools in Talara

79+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 15037 José Cayetano Heredia
Institución Educativa Despertar
Institución Educativa Maria De Nazaret
Institución Educativa San Marcos
Institución Educativa 14901 Maximo Heraclio Cornejo Pacora
Institución Educativa 15031 Monseñor Luis Pacheco Wilson
Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi
Colegio Alejandro Taboada
Institución Educativa Mi Mundo Magico
Institución Educativa Joyitas De Belen
Institución Educativa Las Joyas de Jesucristo
Institución Educativa 15038 Santa Rosa De Lima
CEBA Inicial Jardín Ceba - 15037-38
Colegio Señora del Carmen
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa de Lima
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa de Lima
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Colegio 14902
Institución Educativa Maria Montessori
Institución Educativa Blas Pascal
Institución Educativa Punta Arenas
Institución Educativa 20487 Santa Elena
Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola
Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi
Institución Educativa Capitán FAP José Emilio Velarde Vargas
Institución Educativa 15510 José Gálvez Egusquiza
Colegio 15509 Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Institución Educativa Crnl.fap Victor Maldonado Begazo
Institución Educativa Federico Villarreal
Colegio 15511 San Martín de Porres
Institución Educativa 610 Maria Reiche
Colegio Jorge Chávez
Institución Educativa Jesus Divino Maestro
Institución Educativa Federico Olaya
Colegio San Sebastián
Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus
Colegio 15512 Andrés Avelino Cáceres
Colegio 15513 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Institución Educativa Alejandro Sanchez Arteaga
Institución Educativa José María Escribá de Balaguer
Institución Educativa Señora Del Carmen
Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre
Institución Educativa Cristo Redentor
Institución Educativa Ignacio Merino
Institución Educativa 15511 San Martin De Porres
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución educativa No. 14902
Institución Educativa Newton
Institución Educativa El Galeno Daniel Alcides Carrion
Nuestra Señora Del Carmen
Institución Educativa Galeno
Institución Educativa Consorcio Trilce Calcuta
Institución Educativa Inicial José María Escribá de Balaguer
Institución Educativa Ceycar Innovadores De La Educacion
Institución Educativa Manantial
Institución Educativa Angeles De Jesus
Institución Educativa Semillero De Jesus
Institución Educativa Alejandro Taboada
Institución Educativa Rayitos De Sol
Institución Educativa Little Bee
Institución Educativa 15508 Domingo Savio
Colegio Ignacio Merino
Institución Educativa La Inmaculada
Institución Educativa 616 - Gral Felipe Santiago Salaverry
Institución Educativa Jabonillal
Institución Educativa Niño Divino
Institución Educativa Trilce
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe
Institución Educativa Mi Divino Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa Proyecto Delta
Institución Educativa Miguel Grau
Institución Educativa 15509 Nuestra Señora De Lourdes
Institución Educativa Santisimo Sacramento
Institución Educativa Inca Garcilazo De La Vega
Institución Educativa San Gabriel
Institución Educativa San Sebastian
Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez
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Farmers Markets in Talara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Acapulco
Mercado Central Talara
Mercado Municipal de Negritos

Hotels in Talara

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Andina Talara
Hospedaje El Aypate
Hospedaje El Milenio
Hospedaje Talareño
Hostal César
Hostal Galicia
Hostal Las Garzas
Hotel Punta Pariñas
Peru Hosting Hospedaje

Restaurants in Talara

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabo Blanco Restaurante
Huarique Black Pepe

Clinics in Talara

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Clínico SANNA
Centro de Adulto Mayor
Centro de Salud José Abelardo Quiñones
Centro de Salud Talara II
Puesto de Salud Felipe Santiago Salaverry
Simedic Diagnostica Sac

Bus Stations in Talara

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EPPO Talara
PE #487350544
Transportes Chiclayo

Gas Stations in Talara

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicios Challe E.I.R.L
Gasocentro Costa Gas
Grifo Cope
PE #1038907456
PE #12903387152
PE #4789545117
PE #4789545644
PE #4798229361
PE #4798229688
Primax
Severdal

Banks in Talara

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
BCP
Scotiabank

Stadiums & Teams in Talara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Talara

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Victor Montes Arias International AirportTYLMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
El Pato Air BaseSmall Airport
Paita AirportSmall Airport
Walter Braedt Segú AirportPTLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Talara

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia La Inmaculada

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Twinned With
Paita

Around Talara

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 73
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 2
Banks 3
Hotels 8
Parks 55
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Talara

4 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Playa Lobitos
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Faro de Talara
  • • Faro Pariñas
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mirador

🇵🇪 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 Talara

What is the population of Talara?

Talara has a population of 99,074 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 526.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Talara?

Talara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.

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