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Barranca, Peru

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5,779 Population 1/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area7,926.3 sq mi (20,529.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8330°N, 76.6758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.6"
139% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 28, 1997 51 km N of Barranca, Peru M7.2 52 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 136 km
May 2, 1995 64 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M6.7 119 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 145 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 143 km
Feb 3, 2022 49 km NW of Barranca, Peru M6.5 50 km
Jul 13, 1992 52 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M6.3 102 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 88 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 100 km
Jan 2, 2017 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru M5.9 35 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 137 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 141 km
Sep 11, 1993 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.7 43 km
Nov 28, 2012 72 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.6 73 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 121 km
Jun 18, 2024 53 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.5 105 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 131 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 146 km
Jan 27, 2001 57 km NNW of Barranca, Peru M5.5 58 km
Aug 15, 2021 72 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest

Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (5.4").

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