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Weather & Climate in Nuevo Progreso, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuevo Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 141.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4525°N, 76.3239°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Nov 10, 2012 | 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru | M6.0 | 145 km | 129 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 49 km | 34 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.4 | 145 km | 137 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 98 km | 135 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 97 km | 40 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 62 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 72 km | 109 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 68 km | 126 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 34 km | 126 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 72 km | 115 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru | M5.1 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.0 | 91 km | 27 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 91 km | 38 km |
| May 27, 2016 | 21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 132 km |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 12.6 in |
Nuevo Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 110.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (5.1").