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Weather & Climate in Mariscal Benavides, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mariscal Benavides enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,197 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,197 ft (1,584 m) |
| Area | 59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3870°N, 77.5041°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 64 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 51 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 57 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 109 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 145 km | 132 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 109 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 66 km | 123 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 59 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 50 km | 125 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 67 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 54 km | 26 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 43 km | 25 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 65 km | 43 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 62 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 64 km | 29 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 100 km | 61 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 105 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in |
Mariscal Benavides has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 63°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.4").