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Weather & Climate in La Banda, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4927°N, 76.3422°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
242 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 | 141 km | 123 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 101 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 123 km | 121 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 96 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 80 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 85 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 100 km | 26 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M5.5 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 62 km | 30 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 107 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 135 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 99 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in |
La Banda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in June to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (3.5").