Vinto Bajo, Peru

Full City Profile

509 Population 3/sq mi density

755 ft Elevation 230 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Vinto Bajo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	755 ft (230 m)
Area	158.8 sq mi (411.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.6892°N, 77.6950°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995	81 km W of Paramonga, Peru	M6.5	97 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	63 km
Jul 17, 1992	55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.8	100 km
May 11, 2002	55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	93 km
Jul 31, 1995	41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	69 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	96 km
Jan 19, 1996	72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.6	121 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	117 km
Jan 15, 2020	57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.4	105 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	45 km
Nov 5, 1998	36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.3	84 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	57 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	96 km
Mar 28, 2010	14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru	M5.2	72 km
Dec 6, 2000	59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.2	73 km
Jul 29, 2004	61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.1	73 km
Nov 22, 1990	51 km W of Huarmey, Peru	M5.1	119 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	62 km
Jan 6, 2017	66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	89 km
Oct 19, 1992	30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru	M5.1	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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	136 km
1966	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	3.0 m	110	103 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in
February	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
March	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest
June	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
August	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in
December	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in

Vinto Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.1").

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