Ayabaca, Peru

Full City Profile

5,985 Population 8/sq mi density
8,907 ft Elevation 2,715 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ayabaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation8,907 ft (2,715 m)
Area717.2 sq mi (1,857.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates4.6398°S, 79.7149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 104 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 146 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 144 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 95 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 141 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 113 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 81 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 148 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 82 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 130 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 106 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 143 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 103 km
Jun 24, 2001 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.1 148 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 110 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 124 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 111 km
Jan 5, 1990 15 km W of Papayal, Peru M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Warmest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Ayabaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in July to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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