Luya, Peru

Full City Profile

2,358 Population 40/sq mi density
7,582 ft Elevation 2,311 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Luya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation7,582 ft (2,311 m)
Area59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates6.1639°S, 77.9453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 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 96 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 81 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 91 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 128 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 128 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 126 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 100 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 102 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 92 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 78 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 90 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 148 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 81 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 114 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 105 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 109 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 97 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 112 km
Jul 6, 2025 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 124 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in

Luya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.6").

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