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Weather & Climate in Pueblo Nuevo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pueblo Nuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 1.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 114.1 sq mi (295.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6150°N, 71.3383°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
742 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 7, 2001 | 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M7.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 141 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 36 km | 24 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 97 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | M6.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 133 km | 80 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 123 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.9 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 98 km | 104 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 38 km | 57 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 87 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 116 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 52 km | 27 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 36 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 73 km W of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.5 | 36 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 115 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 52 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 122 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 123 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 130 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
Pueblo Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").