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Weather & Climate in Ayabaca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ayabaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,907 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,907 ft (2,715 m) |
| Area | 717.2 sq mi (1,857.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6398°N, 79.7149°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 104 km | 34 km |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 146 km | 88 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 95 km | 49 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 45 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 113 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 81 km | 69 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 126 km | 100 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 82 km | 67 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 130 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 106 km | 62 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 143 km | 79 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 103 km | 84 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 110 km | 43 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 37 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Jan 5, 1990 | 15 km W of Papayal, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in |
Ayabaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in July to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.2").