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Rioja, Peru

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25,057 Population 253/sq mi density
2,726 ft Elevation 831 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Rioja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°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) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Area99.1 sq mi (256.8 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0568°N, 77.1665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 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 12 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 8 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 59 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 116 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 14 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 41 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 6 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 122 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 33 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 3 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 122 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 135 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 99 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 10 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 66 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 110 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 52 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 36 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Rioja has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (2.8").

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