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Weather & Climate in Río Negro, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Negro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (643 m) |
| Area | 481.5 sq mi (1,247.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.2092°N, 74.6592°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 55 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 145 km | 104 km |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.6 | 126 km | 129 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 51 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 79 km | 54 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 87 km | 130 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 131 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 116 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 59 km | 14 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 126 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 51 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 101 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 109 km | 90 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in |
Río Negro has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (2.4").