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Balsas, Peru

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259 Population 1/sq mi density
2,756 ft Elevation 840 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Balsas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,756 ft (840 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8333°N, 78.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 139 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 126 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 132 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 53 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 141 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 134 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 116 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 130 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 136 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 118 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 139 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 139 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 133 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 147 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 147 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 127 km
Apr 5, 1991 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.0 145 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 109 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in

Balsas has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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