Bajo Naranjillo, Peru

Full City Profile

1,180 Population 16/sq mi density

2,874 ft Elevation 876 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Bajo Naranjillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,874 ft (876 m)
Area	75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.8153°N, 77.3828°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.6"

170% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 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	37 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	28 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	37 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	55 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	83 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	42 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	75 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	36 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	141 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	5 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	39 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	145 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	78 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	99 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	143 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	40 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	39 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	41 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	37 km
Jun 26, 2010	63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru	M5.2	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
March	71°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	71°F (22°C)	5.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
July	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	71°F (22°C)	4.8 in
November	72°F (22°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
December	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in

Bajo Naranjillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.8").

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