# Peru Activates Red Heat Alert for Coastal Regions Amid Extreme Temperatures

Peru's Senamhi warns of extreme heat reaching 36°C along the coast and highlands through September 3.

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Senamhi forecast that daytime temperatures on the Peruvian coast would reach extreme intensity levels of up to 36°C in some sectors. [^1]

The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Senamhi) activated a red alert for extreme heat affecting 26 regions in Peru from September 1 to September 3. [^2]

The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (Senamhi) released an updated weather forecast for Lima, Peru, for the first days of the winter season. [^3]

The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (SENAMHI) is the official institution in Peru responsible for monitoring, studying, and issuing weather forecasts. [^4]

Specific maximum temperature estimates for September 1 include 29°C to 36°C on the northern coast, 24°C to 26°C on the central coast, and 22°C to 29°C on the southern coast. [^5]

The alert covers 26 regions including Amazonas, Áncash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, Tacna, and Tumbes. [^6]

For Lima Oeste, temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 23°C with a minimum of 20°C, accompanied by a possibility of light mist in the evening. [^7]

Senamhi predicts a maximum temperature of 26°C and a minimum of 18°C for Lima Este, with conditions ranging from cloudy mornings to scattered clouds in the afternoon. [^8]

In Lima, the current temperature is 20°C with cloudy skies, a maximum of 22°C, a minimum of 21°C, and 84% humidity. [^9]

On September 1, 2026, the SENAMHI released an updated weather forecast for Lima and other major cities in Peru. [^10]

The official winter season in Lima begins on June 21, but current temperatures remain relatively moderate with maximums around 21°C to 22°C in June. [^11]

In Chiclayo, the weather is partially cloudy with a maximum temperature of 22°C and a minimum of 10°C. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Senamhi forecast that daytime temperatures on the Peruvian coast would reach extreme intensity levels of up to 36°C in some sectors. (La República.pe, News)
2. The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Senamhi) activated a red alert for extreme heat affecting 26 regions in Peru from September 1 to September 3. (La República.pe, News)
3. The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (Senamhi) released an updated weather forecast for Lima, Peru, for the first days of the winter season. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú (SENAMHI) is the official institution in Peru responsible for monitoring, studying, and issuing weather forecasts. (RPP, News)
5. Specific maximum temperature estimates for September 1 include 29°C to 36°C on the northern coast, 24°C to 26°C on the central coast, and 22°C to 29°C on the southern coast. (La República.pe, News)
6. The alert covers 26 regions including Amazonas, Áncash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, Tacna, and Tumbes. (La República.pe, News)
7. For Lima Oeste, temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 23°C with a minimum of 20°C, accompanied by a possibility of light mist in the evening. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. Senamhi predicts a maximum temperature of 26°C and a minimum of 18°C for Lima Este, with conditions ranging from cloudy mornings to scattered clouds in the afternoon. (elcomercio.pe, News)
9. In Lima, the current temperature is 20°C with cloudy skies, a maximum of 22°C, a minimum of 21°C, and 84% humidity. (RPP, News)
10. On September 1, 2026, the SENAMHI released an updated weather forecast for Lima and other major cities in Peru. (RPP, News)
11. The official winter season in Lima begins on June 21, but current temperatures remain relatively moderate with maximums around 21°C to 22°C in June. (elcomercio.pe, News)
12. In Chiclayo, the weather is partially cloudy with a maximum temperature of 22°C and a minimum of 10°C. (RPP, News)

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