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Weather & Climate in Alto Perú, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alto Perú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,675 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,675 ft (1,120 m) |
| Area | 243.0 sq mi (629.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2989°N, 77.0975°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
216 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 35 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 35 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 29 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 82 km | 121 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 141 km | 130 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 144 km | 132 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 33 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 13 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 31 km | 22 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 61 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 27 km | 26 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 107 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 23 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 129 km | 30 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 80 km | 23 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 62 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 61 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
Alto Perú has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (2.5").