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La Pampa, Peru
Full City Profile
857
Population
7/sq mi density
5,869 ft
Elevation
1,789 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
La Pampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6620°N, 77.9012°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 115 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in |
La Pampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.1").