Río Negro, Peru

Full City Profile

5,262 Population 11/sq mi density

2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Río Negro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	67.1°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,110 ft (643 m)
Area	481.5 sq mi (1,247.1 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.2092°N, 74.6592°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.6"

173% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 9.70"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998	23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.9	36 km
Aug 13, 2017	41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.8	55 km
Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	18 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Jul 31, 2003	91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.6	126 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	121 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	113 km
Oct 30, 2017	27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.4	51 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	79 km
Mar 17, 1992	61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.4	87 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	132 km
Jul 15, 2013	46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.4	149 km
Mar 6, 1998	32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.3	44 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	59 km
Mar 10, 1998	33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	34 km
Jun 7, 2005	49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	73 km
Apr 6, 1996	52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.2	123 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	128 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	9.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	8.9 in
March	73°F (23°C)	8.6 in
April	73°F (23°C)	5.3 in
May	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
June	71°F (21°C)	2.5 in
July	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
September	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
October	74°F (23°C)	6.1 in
November	74°F (23°C)	6.3 in	Warmest
December	73°F (23°C)	8.6 in

Río Negro has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (2.4").

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