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Weather & Climate in Providencia, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Providencia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Area | 59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2975°N, 78.2400°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 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 | 132 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 116 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 117 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 135 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 131 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 125 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 43 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 40 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 49 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in |
Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").