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Leticia, Peru

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1,999 Population 23/sq mi density
9,974 ft Elevation 3,040 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Leticia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,974 ft (3,040 m)
Area87.6 sq mi (226.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3773°N, 75.7520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 126.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 90 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 149 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 135 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 141 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 78 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 105 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 144 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 135 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 115 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 63 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 143 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 67 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 74 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 140 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 129 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 148 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 89 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 119 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 98 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Leticia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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