Quispe, Peru

Full City Profile

734 Population 25/sq mi density

5,335 ft Elevation 1,626 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Quispe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 178.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)

Annual Average	36.3°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,335 ft (1,626 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.2104°N, 78.2860°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.5"

370% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 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	134 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	119 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	129 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	150 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	128 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	138 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	138 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	130 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	128 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	114 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	119 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	145 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	135 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	143 km
Apr 12, 1991	21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru	M5.1	137 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	129 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	137 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	128 km
Apr 6, 1991	2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in
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	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, 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

Quispe has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in July 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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