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Weather & Climate in Amotape, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amotape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.8817°N, 81.0156°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
248 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Mar 15, 2014 | 16 km W of Sechura, Peru | M6.3 | 77 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru | M6.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 45 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 116 km | 49 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 107 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1990 | 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 58 km | 64 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 129 km | 38 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 45 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru | M5.3 | 71 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Amotape has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").