Senamhi warns of temperatures up to 36°C across 56 Peruvian provinces

Peru’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Service, Senamhi, has warned of a sharp rise in temperatures from Monday 7 September through Wednesday 9 September, with the most intense heat expected along the coast.

Northern coastal areas could see maximum temperatures of up to 36°C on Monday. Forecast highs range from 29°C to 36°C on the northern coast, 24°C to 29°C on the central coast and 22°C to 29°C on the southern coast.

The heat will also reach the highlands. Temperatures could climb as high as 30°C in the northern highlands and 29°C in the central highlands. Senamhi classified the expected increase as moderate to extreme on the coast and moderate to strong in parts of the northern and central highlands.

The forecast also calls for mostly clear skies around midday, increasing exposure to ultraviolet radiation during the central hours of the day. Winds could approach 40 km/h, especially in the afternoon, while isolated rainfall remains possible along the northern coast.

The warning covers provinces in Áncash, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Moquegua, Piura, Tacna and Tumbes, as well as the Constitutional Province of Callao.