La Peca, Peru

Full City Profile

27,045 Population 324/sq mi density

2,943 ft Elevation 897 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

La Peca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	68.3°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,943 ft (897 m)
Area	83.4 sq mi (216.1 km²)
Population Density	324/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.6111°N, 78.4350°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"

126% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 4.84"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	141 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	115 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	123 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	115 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	147 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	69 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	124 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	89 km
Apr 21, 2023	northern Peru	M5.0	136 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	51 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	104 km
Apr 5, 1991	22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	137 km
Feb 14, 2007	72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	137 km
Apr 7, 1991	2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru	M5.0	147 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	75 km
Jan 7, 1997	20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	131 km
Aug 6, 2000	54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.9	78 km
Apr 9, 2016	70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador	M4.9	145 km
Dec 27, 1996	17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	4.0 in
February	69°F (21°C)	3.3 in
March	69°F (21°C)	4.6 in
April	69°F (21°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
May	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.3 in	Driest
September	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
November	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
December	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in

La Peca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.3").

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