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Weather & Climate in Palo Blanco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palo Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 129.6 sq mi (335.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4021°N, 79.8057°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 130 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 105 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 90 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 148 km | 69 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 130 km | 39 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 24 km | 67 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 106 km | 43 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 109 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 68 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 100 km | 62 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Palo Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").