Bambamarca, Peru

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841 Population 10/sq mi density

11,457 ft Elevation 3,492 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Bambamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	64.5°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,457 ft (3,492 m)
Area	80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.4415°N, 77.6948°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	27 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	135 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	104 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	109 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	133 km
Jul 20, 2016	15 km E of Virú, Peru	M4.9	147 km
Jun 4, 1990	13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru	M4.7	141 km
Apr 9, 2008	14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru	M4.7	123 km
Jun 29, 2011	20 km SSW of Jepelacio, Peru	M4.7	149 km
Aug 25, 2009	23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru	M4.7	24 km
May 7, 2015	5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru	M4.7	63 km
Jul 23, 2007	12 km NE of Saposoa, Peru	M4.6	128 km
Feb 15, 1994	38 km N of Tocache, Peru	M4.6	143 km
Feb 23, 2023	22 km SW of Quiches, Peru	M4.6	124 km
Mar 1, 2008	8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru	M4.6	42 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	81 km
Feb 8, 2009	48 km SE of Huicungo, Peru	M4.6	140 km
Sep 12, 2024	9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru	M4.5	80 km
Nov 9, 1994	17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru	M4.5	54 km
Apr 30, 2011	36 km W of Saposoa, Peru	M4.5	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
February	65°F (18°C)	4.6 in
March	64°F (18°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
July	64°F (18°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
August	64°F (18°C)	0.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	1.6 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
December	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in

Bambamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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