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Weather & Climate in Quinjalca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quinjalca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 102.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,354 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,354 ft (3,156 m) |
| Area | 59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0922°N, 77.6781°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 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 | 66 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 50 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 61 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 99 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 113 km | 132 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 136 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 70 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 77 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 60 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 49 km | 24 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 | 52 km | 25 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 58 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 107 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 57 km S of Barranca, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 110 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 61 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 75 km | 43 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 85 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in |
Quinjalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 51°F in January to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (2.2").