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Weather & Climate in Sechura, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sechura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 3,063.9 sq mi (7,935.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.5569°N, 80.8222°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 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 | 17 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru | M6.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 34 km | 21 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 27 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 107 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2012 | 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1990 | 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 50 km | 64 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 43 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru | M5.3 | 45 km | 37 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 94 km | 67 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 148 km | 62 km |
| May 14, 2025 | 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 74 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Sechura has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").