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Weather & Climate in Punta Hermosa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta Hermosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3333°N, 76.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
283 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M8.0 | 119 km | 39 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 82 km | 106 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 43 km | 50 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 143 km | 49 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.8 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 143 km | 50 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 58 km | 96 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 39 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.6 | 109 km | 40 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 118 km | 71 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 39 km | 62 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 39 km | 43 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 70 km | 40 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 73 km | 77 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 8 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 137 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 96 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 56 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 119 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 48 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 40 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 106 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 42 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Punta Hermosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and February the driest (0.0").