Mendoza, Peru

Full City Profile

4,989 Population 84/sq mi density

5,266 ft Elevation 1,605 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Mendoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	64.6°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,266 ft (1,605 m)
Area	59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density	84/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.3944°N, 77.4817°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.30"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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	63 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	51 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	56 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	108 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	109 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	146 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	65 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	47 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	57 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	53 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	67 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	116 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	42 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	99 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	86 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	126 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	98 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	62 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	63 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
February	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
March	64°F (18°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in
July	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
November	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
December	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in

Mendoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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