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Weather & Climate in Camaná, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Camaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 0.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density4,834/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6238°N, 72.7106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"
98% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 107 km 33 km
Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 122 km 33 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 7 km 87 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 149 km 62 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 101 km 44 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 125 km 123 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 62 km 33 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 89 km 110 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 149 km 7 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 83 km 33 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 145 km 111 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 99 km 33 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 142 km 33 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 113 km 121 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 101 km 121 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 104 km 33 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 143 km 33 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 97 km 29 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 95 km 33 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 142 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 108 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 130 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 135 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 140 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Camaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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