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Weather & Climate in Caleta Vidal, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caleta Vidal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 1.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 270.1 sq mi (699.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.8554°N, 77.7027°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 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 | 98 km | 60 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 45 km | 58 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 107 km | 45 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 100 km | 47 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 78 km | 59 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 78 km | 71 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 40 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 102 km | 67 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 112 km | 36 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 54 km | 48 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 54 km W of Callao, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 49 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 39 km | 75 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 65 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 80 km | 67 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.2 | 68 km | 41 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 48 km |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 74 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 132 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 138 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 103 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 143 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Caleta Vidal has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").