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Picota, Peru

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6,697 Population 74/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Picota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area90.8 sq mi (235.3 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9203°N, 76.3314°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.7"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 134 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 141 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 132 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 130 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 98 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 133 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 131 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 146 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 130 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 115 km
Aug 27, 2010 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 140 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 101 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 73 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 131 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 62 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 131 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 119 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 132 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in

Picota has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in January to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (2.4").

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