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Weather & Climate in Buenos Aires, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buenos Aires has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 129.6 sq mi (335.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2671°N, 79.9676°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 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 | 116 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 82 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 140 km | 49 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 69 km | 64 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 128 km | 69 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 107 km | 39 km |
| May 14, 2025 | 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 7 km | 67 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 133 km | 62 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 83 km | 43 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 32 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 14 km ESE of La Breita, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 88 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").