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Weather & Climate in Frias, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frias has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,472 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,472 ft (1,668 m) |
| Area | 88.3 sq mi (228.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9296°N, 79.9480°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Mar 15, 2014 | 16 km W of Sechura, Peru | M6.3 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 74 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | near the coast of northern Peru | M6.1 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru | M5.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 106 km | 49 km |
| May 8, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 76 km | 64 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 93 km | 69 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 104 km | 62 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 44 km | 67 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 78 km | 43 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 138 km | 84 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Jan 5, 1990 | 15 km W of Papayal, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 52 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 32 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 39 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru | M5.0 | 103 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
Frias has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.1").