Lonya Grande, Peru

Full City Profile

2,896 Population 8/sq mi density

3,967 ft Elevation 1,209 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Lonya Grande has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 178.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.3°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,967 ft (1,209 m)
Area	357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.0950°N, 78.4214°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.5"

370% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	147 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	132 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	143 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	146 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	149 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	143 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	124 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	142 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	134 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	148 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	141 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	118 km
Apr 12, 1991	21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru	M5.1	149 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	126 km
Jun 8, 1990	2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru	M5.0	144 km
Apr 7, 1991	2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru	M5.0	137 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	96 km
May 4, 1991	5 km W of Soritor, Peru	M5.0	140 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	92 km
Apr 5, 1991	22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in
March	67°F (19°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
April	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	2.3 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.6 in
July	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in	Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
November	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in
December	67°F (19°C)	2.3 in	Warmest

Lonya Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in January to 67°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.2").

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