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Weather & Climate in Papaplaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papaplaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2092°N, 75.7817°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 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 | 72 km | 123 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 121 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 142 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 143 km | 125 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru | M5.5 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 46 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 22 km | 30 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 107 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | Northern Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 142 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 57 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 110 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 61 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru | M5.1 | 54 km | 105 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in |
Papaplaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in July to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.7").