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Weather & Climate in Las Canteras, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Canteras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 79.2 sq mi (205.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7187°N, 79.5978°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 76 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 64 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 57 km | 68 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1994 | 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 67 km | 41 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 58 km | 41 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.9 | 114 km | 37 km |
| Feb 16, 2017 | 90 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 130 km | 39 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 52 km |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 114 km | 29 km |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 74 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 122 km | 28 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 96 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 64 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: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
Las Canteras has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").