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Weather & Climate in Máncora, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Máncora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 81.9 sq mi (212.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.1078°N, 81.0475°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 21, 2005 | 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru | M6.3 | 92 km | 40 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 102 km | 34 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru | M5.6 | 107 km | 57 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 23 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 77 km | 49 km |
| Apr 22, 2007 | 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 45 km | 38 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 130 km | 64 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 25 km | 16 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 49 km | 45 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 37 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 88 km | 69 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 76 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 36 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 90 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 54 km | 62 km |
| Aug 30, 1991 | 37 km WSW of El Alto, Peru | M5.2 | 61 km | 23 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 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Máncora has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and November the driest (0.0").