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Weather & Climate in Huarmey, Peru

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

Huarmey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,327.5 sq mi (3,438.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0681°N, 78.1522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"
97% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 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 83 km 60 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 142 km 58 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 56 km 45 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 149 km 117 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 55 km 47 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 89 km 63 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 41 km 59 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 73 km 34 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 100 km 38 km
Mar 31, 2019 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.5 129 km 29 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 118 km 35 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 58 km 36 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 123 km 50 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 37 km 51 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 53 km 48 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 134 km 75 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 109 km 48 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 14 km 65 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 94 km 41 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 126 km 64 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 104 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 92 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Huarmey has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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