Yambrasbamba, Peru

Full City Profile

661 Population 23/sq mi density

6,142 ft Elevation 1,872 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Yambrasbamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	62.2°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,142 ft (1,872 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.7358°N, 77.9249°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 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	96 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	83 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	94 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	109 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	84 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	101 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	94 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	122 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	65 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	95 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	117 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	90 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	137 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	98 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	94 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	96 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	109 km
Jun 26, 2010	63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru	M5.2	139 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	74 km
Apr 12, 1991	21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru	M5.1	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
February	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
March	62°F (17°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
June	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Driest
September	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
November	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
December	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in

Yambrasbamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in July to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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