Huaja, Peru

Full City Profile

920 Population 7/sq mi density

1,270 ft Elevation 387 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Huaja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	78.2°F
	45% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,270 ft (387 m)
Area	139.0 sq mi (359.9 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.5991°N, 76.7379°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"

80% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 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	79 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	85 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	76 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	117 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	148 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	75 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	78 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	41 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	116 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	74 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	110 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	105 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	119 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	104 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	139 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	74 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	99 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	100 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	118 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	44 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
February	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
March	76°F (25°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	76°F (25°C)	5.7 in
May	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
July	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
August	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
October	77°F (25°C)	5.4 in
November	78°F (25°C)	4.8 in
December	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in

Huaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.1").

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