5
High
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
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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