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Weather & Climate in Sayán, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sayán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (30°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average86.7°F
61% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Area590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-11.1333°N, 77.1946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.06"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 93 km 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 54 km 58 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 141 km 59 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 58 km 71 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 119 km 40 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 140 km 43 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 106 km 96 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 143 km 53 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 122 km 126 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 56 km 67 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 117 km 48 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 116 km 51 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 144 km 65 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 119 km 49 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 126 km 41 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 43 km 67 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 60 km 75 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 87 km 52 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 112 km 52 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 111 km 38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

8 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 73 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 141 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 96 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 97 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 108 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 142 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 99 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Wettest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Sayán has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 59°F in August to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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