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Providencia, Peru

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265 Population 5/sq mi density
5,719 ft Elevation 1,743 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Providencia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Area59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2975°N, 78.2400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 132 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 116 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 126 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 117 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 135 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 131 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 127 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 125 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 113 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 115 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 144 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 132 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 139 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 149 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 140 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 136 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 137 km
Apr 12, 1991 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M5.1 135 km
Feb 9, 2021 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.1 139 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in

Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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