Vista Alegre, Peru

Full City Profile

291 Population 4/sq mi density

5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Vista Alegre 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 Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area	75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.1514°N, 77.3006°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.6"

170% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 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	30 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	17 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	23 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	75 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	143 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	122 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	32 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	24 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	39 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	139 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	21 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	38 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	138 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	117 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	150 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	84 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	10 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	34 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	66 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	29 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	71°F (21°C)	4.5 in
March	71°F (22°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	71°F (22°C)	5.5 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
July	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	71°F (22°C)	5.0 in
November	72°F (22°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
December	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in

Vista Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (2.6").

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