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Weather & Climate in Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea, Peru

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

Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.4 km²)
Population Density2,153/sq mi
Coordinates-12.2131°N, 76.9052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 135 km 39 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 75 km 106 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 58 km 50 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 135 km 58 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 131 km 34 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 93 km 33 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 101 km 71 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 35 km 43 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 124 km 40 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 53 km 62 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 53 km 96 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 59 km 40 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 88 km 77 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 19 km 53 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 73 km 67 km
Aug 16, 2007 55 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.3 139 km 34 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 28 km 51 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 132 km 116 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 63 km 56 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 78 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

10 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 600 127 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 87 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 40 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 135 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 32 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 25 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 96 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 26 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 25 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake — 5,000 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.2") and February the driest (0.0").

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