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Weather & Climate in Barranca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 7,926.3 sq mi (20,529.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.8330°N, 76.6758°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 28, 1997 | 51 km N of Barranca, Peru | M7.2 | 52 km | 112 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 136 km | 20 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 64 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M6.7 | 119 km | 97 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 49 km NW of Barranca, Peru | M6.5 | 50 km | 110 km |
| Jul 13, 1992 | 52 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M6.3 | 102 km | 97 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 88 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 100 km | 132 km |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru | M5.9 | 35 km | 106 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 123 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Sep 11, 1993 | 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru | M5.7 | 43 km | 121 km |
| Nov 28, 2012 | 72 km ENE of Barranca, Peru | M5.6 | 73 km | 118 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 22 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 53 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.5 | 105 km | 106 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Jan 27, 2001 | 57 km NNW of Barranca, Peru | M5.5 | 58 km | 117 km |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 72 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (5.4").