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Frias, Peru

Piura · Peru

Frias is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 5,472 ft (1,668 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,000 Population 23/sq mi density
5,472 ft Elevation 1,668 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population2,000
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation5,472 ft (1,668 m)
Population2,000
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,472 ft (1,668 m)
Coordinates-4.9296°, -79.9480°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Frias

Frias is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 2,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,472 feet (1,668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Frias has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,472 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,472 ft (1,668 m)
Area88.3 sq mi (228.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-4.9296°N, 79.9480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 134 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 74 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 147 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 142 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 138 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 106 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 147 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 76 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 148 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 93 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 101 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 104 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 44 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 78 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 138 km
Jun 24, 2001 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.1 148 km
Jan 5, 1990 15 km W of Papayal, Peru M5.0 142 km
May 15, 1990 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru M5.0 121 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 144 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Frias has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Frias

60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 14339 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14933 - - - -
Institución Educativa Culcas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14330 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14329 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20422 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15270 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14337 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14340 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14327 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14348 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Velasco Alvarado - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15203 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14980 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15452 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14335 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14338 - - - -
Institución Educativa Misquiz - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14931 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14346 - - - -
Institución Educativa Huasipe - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14331 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15440 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15299 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14343 - - - -
Institución Educativa Túpac Amaru - - - -
Institución Educativa Poclus - - - -
IEP. Miguel Anselmo Cordova Chumacero - - - -
IE. 15422 - - - -
IE. 15422 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20473 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20869 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14332 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20219 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20221 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15124 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15045 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20472 - - - -
Institución Educativa El Comun - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14336 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15422 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20207 - - - -
Institución Educativa Rosa De America - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15476 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15269 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14354 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14237 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14349 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20830 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15129 - - - -
Institución Educativa Amauta - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20031 - - - -
Institución educativa No. 14328 - - - -
Institución Educativa Dr. Cesar Trelles Lara - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14351 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20045 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15046 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15463 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 15483 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 14325 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Frias

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa (EC) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Frias

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo intercultural Yapatera
Sala Cultural Diosa de Frías

Libraries in Frias

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Orlando Velasquez Benites0.0

Farmers Markets in Frias

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo 28 de Julio- Km 50
Mercado La Encantada
Mercado Modelo

Restaurants in Frias

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brisas Andinas
El encanto del huamingas
el Lorito
El Rancho I
La Chelita
Pollería El Sombrero
Pollería Jaaazu
Restaurant y Cevichería El sabor Dominicano
Restaurante y Cevichería Gustos y sabores
Sabor Marino

Clinics in Frias

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Frías
Puesto de Salud Arenales

Gas Stations in Frias

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de servicio Frias

Banks in Frias

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la nación
Caja Piura Oficina informativa

Stadiums & Teams in Frias

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Frias

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Huancabamba Airport-Small Airport
Yapatera Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frias

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Andrés de Frias
Iglesia San Jorge

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frias

What is the population of Frias?

Frias has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 88.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Frias?

Frias has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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