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Weather & Climate in Barranca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 62°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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 81.2 sq mi (210.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7500°N, 77.7667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Sep 23, 1995 | 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru | M6.5 | 89 km | 60 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 57 km | 58 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 95 km | 45 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 66 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 89 km | 47 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 91 km | 71 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 115 km | 67 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 36 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 41 km | 48 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.2 | 63 km | 41 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 51 km | 75 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 74 km | 65 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 93 km | 67 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 53 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 52 km | 52 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Jul 29, 2004 | 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.1 | 63 km | 52 km |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 79 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 142 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°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 | 62°F (17°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 |
Barranca 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").