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Weather & Climate in La Joya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Joya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 1,175.4 sq mi (3,044.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6165°N, 69.2263°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 10, 1994 | 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru | M6.9 | 84 km | 596 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru | M6.7 | 134 km | 586 km |
| Mar 10, 1996 | 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru | M5.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 62 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.9 | 108 km | 39 km |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2010 | 72 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.6 | 98 km | 595 km |
| Oct 4, 2003 | 2 km SW of Huepetuhe, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2016 | 37 km NNE of Coasa, Peru | M4.5 | 138 km | 54 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 17 km E of Mazuko, Peru | M4.4 | 118 km | 54 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 3 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.0 | 134 km | 52 km |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 34 km N of Huepetuhe, Peru | M3.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in |
La Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in June to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and June the driest (2.4").