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Weather & Climate in Nueva Arica, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Arica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8728°N, 79.3428°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 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 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 64 km |
| Nov 7, 1994 | 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 88 km | 41 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 89 km | 68 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 60 km | 41 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 54 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Sep 22, 2013 | 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 142 km | 54 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2000 | 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru | M4.7 | 143 km | 45 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 86 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 39 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 28 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Nueva Arica has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in August to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").