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Weather & Climate in Cañaveral, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cañaveral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 421.6 sq mi (1,091.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9417°N, 80.6508°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
247 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 82 km | 40 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 108 km | 34 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 29 km | 38 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 88 km | 57 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 36 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 138 km | 64 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 112 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 13 km | 45 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 68 km | 38 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 30 km | 16 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 91 km | 76 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 97 km | 42 km |
| Aug 18, 1992 | 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.3 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 50 km | 69 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 30 km | 37 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 25 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
Cañaveral has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").