Bagua Grande, Peru

Full City Profile

20,382 Population 57/sq mi density

1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Bagua Grande has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 178.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)

Annual Average	36.3°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,476 ft (450 m)
Area	357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.7561°N, 78.4411°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.5"

370% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.13"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	137 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	148 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	125 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	148 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	148 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	122 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	142 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	130 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	99 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	128 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	84 km
Apr 5, 1991	22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	136 km
Apr 7, 1991	2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru	M5.0	143 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	100 km
May 4, 1991	5 km W of Soritor, Peru	M5.0	148 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	60 km
Feb 14, 2007	72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	142 km
Apr 21, 2023	northern Peru	M5.0	144 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	85 km
Jan 7, 1997	20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in
February	76°F (24°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
March	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
April	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in
May	74°F (23°C)	3.6 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
July	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in
October	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in
November	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in
December	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in

Bagua Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.7").

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