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Talara, Peru

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99,074 Population 188/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
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. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US 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 US 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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