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Weather & Climate in Pucallpa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pucallpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 85.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.3792°N, 74.5539°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
412 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Aug 24, 2011 | 64 km ESE of Contamana, Peru | M7.0 | 82 km | 147 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 43 km NE of San Fernando, Peru | M6.6 | 43 km | 165 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 30 km E of San Fernando, Peru | M6.1 | 33 km | 145 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 52 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru | M6.1 | 53 km | 152 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru | M6.0 | 79 km | 129 km |
| Nov 1, 2000 | 49 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru | M5.9 | 50 km | 151 km |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 13 km SE of San Fernando, Peru | M5.9 | 16 km | 147 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 34 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru | M5.6 | 35 km | 151 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 66 km NNE of Pucallpa, Peru | M5.5 | 67 km | 150 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 72 km ESE of Contamana, Peru | M5.4 | 89 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 67 km N of Pucallpa, Peru | M5.4 | 68 km | 141 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.4 | 53 km | 137 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 81 km NE of San Fernando, Peru | M5.4 | 82 km | 174 km |
| Aug 1, 2001 | 116 km NE of Pucallpa, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 180 km |
| Nov 25, 1991 | 29 km E of Honoria, Peru | M5.3 | 46 km | 146 km |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 131 km |
| Jan 8, 1995 | 27 km ESE of San Fernando, Peru | M5.3 | 30 km | 149 km |
| Sep 2, 2023 | 39 km ENE of San Fernando, Peru | M5.3 | 40 km | 151 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 21 km E of Contamana, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 143 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in |
Pucallpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in June to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (2.1").