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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Lima, Peru

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
  • 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Largest recent event exposed 14,040,400 people

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Exterme Cold - Peru (2025-12-22) — 3,410,118 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Risk: 9Historical: 5
Lima is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Lima Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Lima

Extreme Temperature - Peru

September 15, 2024 WARNING

14,040,400 people exposed; $222,201M capital exposed

Extreme Temperature - Peru

August 13, 2024 WARNING

7,783,570 people exposed; $121,214M capital exposed

Extreme Temperature - Peru

January 9, 2025 WARNING

7,231,990 people exposed; $123,302M capital exposed

Extreme Cold - Peru

November 27, 2025 WARNING

4,200,021 people exposed; $85,111M capital exposed

Exterme Cold - Peru

December 21, 2025 WARNING

3,410,118 people exposed; $73,104M capital exposed

Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
  • 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

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