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Weather & Climate in Posic, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Posic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 99.1 sq mi (256.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0139°N, 77.1636°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 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 | 9 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 7 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 5 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 54 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 112 km | 132 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 12 km | 123 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 4 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 45 km | 125 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 6 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 30 km | 24 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 14 km | 25 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 95 km | 107 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 135 km | 30 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 63 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 117 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 9 km | 29 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 20 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in |
Posic has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.8").