La Banda, Peru

Full City Profile

24,932 Population 170/sq mi density

1,266 ft Elevation 386 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

La Banda 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	1,266 ft (386 m)
Area	146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²)
Population Density	170/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.4927°N, 76.3422°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"

80% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.40"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 26, 2019	78 km NE of Navarro, Peru	M8.0	141 km
Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	101 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	111 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	101 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	123 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	96 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	80 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	102 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	85 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	100 km
Dec 25, 1999	57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru	M5.5	125 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	134 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	70 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	62 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	130 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	120 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	104 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	95 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	129 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	5.2 in
February	77°F (25°C)	4.9 in
March	76°F (25°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
April	77°F (25°C)	6.1 in
May	77°F (25°C)	4.6 in
June	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
July	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in
August	76°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	5.1 in
October	78°F (25°C)	5.8 in
November	78°F (26°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
December	78°F (25°C)	4.2 in

La Banda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in June to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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