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Weather & Climate in Jecuán, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jecuán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 369.6 sq mi (957.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.4688°N, 77.2713°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 83 km | 106 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 50 km | 58 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 81 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 88 km | 96 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 29 km | 71 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 144 km | 62 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 43 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 126 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 110 km | 53 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 19 km | 67 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 80 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 10 km | 67 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.2 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 59 km | 75 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 54 km W of Callao, Peru | M5.2 | 82 km | 49 km |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 20 km W of Chilca, Peru | M5.2 | 122 km | 36 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 86 km | 52 km |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 38 km |
| Jul 29, 2004 | 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 89 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 104 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 59 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 62 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 106 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 66 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Jecuán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and November the driest (0.0").