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Weather & Climate in Pira, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,808 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,808 ft (3,599 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.5817°N, 77.7077°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 45 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 114 km | 63 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 128 km | 47 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 112 km | 59 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 87 km | 117 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 129 km | 36 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 114 km | 48 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 51 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 74 km | 65 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 48 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 80 km | 53 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 114 km | 55 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 48 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 131 km | 66 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 93 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 34 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Pira has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 48°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").