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Papaplaya, Peru

Full City Profile

1,276 Population 1/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Papaplaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2092°N, 75.7817°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Apr 21, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 72 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 147 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 148 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 142 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 143 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 62 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 57 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 46 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 115 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 22 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 132 km
Feb 22, 1991 Northern Peru M5.2 111 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 136 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 150 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 146 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 132 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 144 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 142 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 149 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
November 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in

Papaplaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.7").

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