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Weather & Climate in Bolívar, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bolívar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 172.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,048 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,048 ft (929 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.9768°N, 79.1780°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 147 km | 130 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 73 km | 64 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 110 km | 68 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 105 km | 41 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 54 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 71 km | 41 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 136 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 42 km | 71 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 124 km | 74 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 140 km | 71 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 83 km | 64 km |
| Jan 16, 2016 | 60 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M4.6 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 110 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in August to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").