Frias, Peru

Full City Profile

2,000 Population 23/sq mi density
5,472 ft Elevation 1,668 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation5,472 ft (1,668 m)
Area88.3 sq mi (228.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates4.9296°S, 79.9480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above US 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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