La Pampa, Peru

Full City Profile

9,194 Population 2,704/sq mi density

528 ft Elevation 161 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

La Pampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	528 ft (161 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	2,704/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.6140°N, 72.6994°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"

98% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001	6 km SSW of Atico, Peru	M8.4	108 km
Jul 7, 2001	51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M7.6	123 km
Apr 3, 1999	6 km SE of Camaná, Peru	M6.8	7 km
Jul 5, 2001	31 km S of Achanizo, Peru	M6.6	149 km
Jul 18, 2017	22 km S of Atico, Peru	M6.4	102 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	149 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	123 km
Jun 23, 2001	56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.1	63 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	88 km
Jun 3, 2003	81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.0	84 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	148 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	144 km
Jun 23, 2001	61 km S of Atico, Peru	M5.9	101 km
Aug 3, 2000	59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.8	142 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	100 km
Jun 23, 2001	44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru	M5.8	104 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	111 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	142 km
Oct 15, 1997	10 km NNE of Atico, Peru	M5.7	110 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2001	S. PERU	Earthquake	8.8 m	103	108 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (106 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	106 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	129 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	133 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	139 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Wettest
February	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
March	72°F (22°C)	0.1 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in
July	58°F (14°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in
November	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in

La Pampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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