Weather radar Iquitos
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Iquitos climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Iquitos shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30.3° | 29.7° | 29.7° | 29.8° | 29.2° | 29.3° | 29.5° | 30.7° | 31.7° | 31.5° | 30.5° | 30.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 23.8° | 23.9° | 23.8° | 23.9° | 23.6° | 22.9° | 22.6° | 22.9° | 23.6° | 24° | 23.8° | 24° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 255 | 245 | 309 | 392 | 288 | 212 | 128 | 122 | 133 | 200 | 229 | 279 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 26 |
| Sunshine hours | 270 | 214 | 234 | 236 | 241 | 263 | 287 | 305 | 304 | 287 | 268 | 265 |
| Humidity | 87% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 90% | 89% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 86% | 87% | 87% |
Best time to visit Iquitos
The best time to visit Iquitos is typically September. In this month the average high is 31.7°C, precipitation is 133 mm and sunshine duration is 304 hours. The annual average high is 30.2°C, total annual precipitation is 2792 mm (280 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3174 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Iquitos
How up to date is the weather radar for Iquitos?
The weather radar for Iquitos is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Iquitos?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Iquitos: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Iquitos?
The thunderstorm potential for Iquitos is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Iquitos.
What is the climate like in Iquitos?
Iquitos has an annual average high of 30.2°C. The warmest month is September (avg high 31.7°C), the coldest July (avg low 22.6°C). The wettest month is April with 392 mm, the driest August with 122 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2792 mm (280 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3174 hours.
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