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Weather & Climate in La Matanza, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Matanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 425.9 sq mi (1,103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2133°N, 80.0915°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
198 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 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 67 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 110 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 130 km | 49 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 55 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 119 km | 69 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru | M5.3 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 92 km | 39 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 16 km | 67 km |
| May 14, 2025 | 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 121 km | 62 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 68 km | 43 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
La Matanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").