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Weather & Climate in Jacocha, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Jacocha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,439 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,439 ft (2,877 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1920°N, 79.5300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 124 km 34 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 117 km 64 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 141 km 69 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 54 km 67 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 127 km 43 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 81 km 44 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 100 km 62 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 131 km 40 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 134 km 68 km
Mar 27, 2010 11 km NNW of Salitral, Peru M4.9 141 km 50 km
Oct 3, 2003 3 km W of Vice, Peru M4.9 145 km 113 km
Mar 22, 2014 5 km WSW of Vice, Peru M4.9 146 km 37 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 100 km 61 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 110 km 92 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 61 km 32 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 73 km 83 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 132 km 41 km
Apr 9, 2005 41 km ESE of Papayal, Peru M4.8 141 km 69 km
Jul 4, 2019 42 km ESE of Papayal, Peru M4.8 142 km 62 km
Sep 9, 2014 34 km W of Celica, Ecuador M4.8 142 km 94 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
March 61°F (16°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in

Jacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in October to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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