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Cajabamba, Peru

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13,486 Population 167/sq mi density
8,648 ft Elevation 2,636 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Cajabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,648 ft (2,636 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6167°N, 78.0500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 40 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 137 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 147 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 145 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 107 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 130 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 55 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 59 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 115 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 86 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 146 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 127 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 135 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 34 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 130 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 148 km
Sep 4, 2017 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.5 144 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 66 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 32 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in

Cajabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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