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Quinjalca, Peru

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143 Population 2/sq mi density
10,354 ft Elevation 3,156 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Quinjalca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,354 ft (3,156 m)
Area59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0922°N, 77.6781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.6"
170% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 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 66 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 50 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 61 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 99 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 113 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 136 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 70 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 77 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 62 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 60 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 49 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 52 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 143 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 67 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 144 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 79 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 137 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 75 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Warmest
December 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in

Quinjalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 51°F in January to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (2.2").

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