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Weather & Climate in Olmos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Olmos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 3,130.3 sq mi (8,107.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9847°N, 79.7453°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Mar 15, 2014 | 16 km W of Sechura, Peru | M6.3 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 129 km | 64 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 79 km | 67 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 43 km | 68 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 41 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 44 km |
| Nov 7, 1994 | 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 12 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 32 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 3 km W of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 113 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 140 km | 83 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 69 km | 41 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 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Olmos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").