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Weather & Climate in Balsapuerto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balsapuerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 95.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8301°N, 76.5598°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
243 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| May 26, 2019 | 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru | M8.0 | 143 km | 123 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 62 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 67 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 52 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 137 km | 132 km |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru | M5.9 | 106 km | 106 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 58 km | 123 km |
| Sep 11, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru | M5.7 | 130 km | 121 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 85 km | 125 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 50 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M5.5 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 86 km | 24 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 55 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 19 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 80 km | 25 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 53 km | 107 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in |
Balsapuerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (3.7").