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Weather & Climate in Sapalache, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sapalache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,756 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,756 ft (2,364 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1511°N, 79.4347°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 133 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 127 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 144 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 66 km | 67 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 49 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 43 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 105 km | 62 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 72 km | 44 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 105 km | 92 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 41 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 51 km | 32 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 103 km | 61 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Salitral, Peru | M4.9 | 150 km | 50 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 78 km | 83 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 12 km N of San Martin, Peru | M4.8 | 135 km | 45 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 42 km ESE of Papayal, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 62 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 41 km ESE of Papayal, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 69 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru | M4.8 | 70 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in |
Sapalache has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in August to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (1.6").