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Weather & Climate in Virú, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Virú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 570.3 sq mi (1,477.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4155°N, 78.7520°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 29, 2021 | 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 122 km | 117 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 123 km | 63 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 144 km | 38 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 108 km | 50 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 58 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 95 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 105 km | 55 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 49 km |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 64 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 64 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 52 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 64 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 87 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Virú has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").