Alto Perú, Peru

Full City Profile

774 Population 3/sq mi density

3,675 ft Elevation 1,120 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Alto Perú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,675 ft (1,120 m)
Area	243.0 sq mi (629.4 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.2989°N, 77.0975°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	35 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	35 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	29 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	82 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	141 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	144 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	33 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	13 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	31 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	61 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	27 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	121 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	118 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	23 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	129 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	80 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	78 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	115 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	61 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	4.6 in
February	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
March	70°F (21°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	70°F (21°C)	5.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	71°F (21°C)	5.0 in
November	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
December	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in

Alto Perú has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (2.5").

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