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Weather & Climate in Poroto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poroto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Area | 270.8 sq mi (701.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.0114°N, 78.7679°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 126 km | 130 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 145 km | 117 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.3 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 100 km | 73 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 49 km |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 32 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 80 km | 64 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 64 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 68 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 76 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 66 km |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 132 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Poroto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").