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Weather & Climate in Masanca, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Masanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area330.5 sq mi (856.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3764°N, 79.4785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 118 km 23 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 102 km 33 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 120 km 23 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 146 km 33 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 112 km 22 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 94 km 33 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 127 km 35 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 99 km 28 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 95 km 35 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 149 km 49 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 28 km 64 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 123 km 32 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 134 km 24 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 127 km 68 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 139 km 33 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 82 km 41 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 125 km 54 km
Jan 7, 1993 112 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.9 122 km 40 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 117 km 37 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 124 km 36 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 66 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Wettest
April 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Masanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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