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Shapaja, Peru

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1,735 Population 12/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Shapaja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-6.5797°N, 76.2628°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 139 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 113 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 124 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 113 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 136 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 108 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 90 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 114 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 93 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 121 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 147 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 112 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 76 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 108 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 111 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 64 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 142 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 116 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 98 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in
February 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Coldest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in

Shapaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in June to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (3.3").

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