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Weather & Climate in Huaypira, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huaypira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 129.5 sq mi (335.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6448°N, 80.5383°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 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 | 114 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 31 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 87 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 67 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 60 km | 64 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 126 km | 38 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 91 km | 45 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 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 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Huaypira has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").