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Weather & Climate in Sinchao, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinchao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 204.1 sq mi (528.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4167°N, 80.6667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 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 | 38 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru | M6.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 56 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 55 km | 21 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 49 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2002 | 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.9 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1997 | 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 107 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2012 | 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1990 | 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.5 | 96 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 28 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 148 km | 69 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru | M5.3 | 62 km | 37 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M5.3 | 66 km | 25 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 131 km | 62 km |
| May 14, 2025 | 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°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 |
Sinchao has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").