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Posic, Peru

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1,675 Population 17/sq mi density
2,703 ft Elevation 824 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Posic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Area99.1 sq mi (256.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0139°N, 77.1636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 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 9 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 7 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 5 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 54 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 112 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 12 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 4 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 45 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 120 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 6 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 30 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 121 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 14 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 95 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 135 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 63 km
Jun 26, 2010 63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 9 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 147 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
November 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest
December 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in

Posic has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.8").

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