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Weather & Climate in Tunal, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tunal 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 3,258 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 | 3,258 ft (993 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2128°N, 79.6786°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 134 km | 69 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 38 km | 67 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 43 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 37 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 90 km | 62 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 97 km | 44 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 116 km | 40 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 127 km | 68 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 42 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 3 km W of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 128 km | 113 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 12 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 32 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 93 km | 61 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 64 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in |
Tunal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in January to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").