La Jalca, Peru

Full City Profile

2,390 Population 40/sq mi density

9,350 ft Elevation 2,850 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

La Jalca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Area	59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density	40/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.4861°N, 77.8153°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.20"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 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	98 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	83 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	91 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	139 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	90 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	100 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	92 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	84 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	92 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	89 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	77 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	123 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	97 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	100 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	117 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	127 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	146 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	128 km
Apr 6, 1991	2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	103 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	4.7 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	4.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	56°F (14°C)	2.0 in
July	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
August	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in	Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.9 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
December	58°F (15°C)	4.0 in

La Jalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.8").

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