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Weather & Climate in Sapillica, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sapillica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,724 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) |
| Area | 276.0 sq mi (714.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.7787°N, 79.9822°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 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 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 72 km | 34 km |
| May 22, 2000 | 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 89 km | 49 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 80 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 76 km | 69 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 37 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 60 km | 67 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 98 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 89 km | 62 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 77 km | 43 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 31 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 123 km | 84 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in |
Sapillica has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 64°F in October to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.2").