Virú, Peru
Full City Profile
36,029
Population
63/sq mi density
246 ft
Elevation
75 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Virú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 1.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 570.3 sq mi (1,477.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4155°S, 78.7520°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 87 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Virú has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").