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Weather & Climate in Potrerillo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potrerillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 276.0 sq mi (714.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6998°N, 80.1020°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
229 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 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 62 km | 34 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 75 km | 49 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 75 km | 64 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 45 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 63 km | 69 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 37 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 86 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 74 km | 62 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 70 km | 67 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 10 km N of Zorritos, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 67 km | 43 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.1 | 118 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in |
Potrerillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").