Lampa, Peru

Full City Profile

4,780 Population 18/sq mi density

12,710 ft Elevation 3,874 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Lampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	38.3°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Area	269.4 sq mi (697.8 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.3500°N, 70.3667°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 168.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	50 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	74 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	133 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	140 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	44 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	35 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	14 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	117 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	93 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	135 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	129 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	29 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	66 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	100 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	13 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	120 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	40 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	120 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	12 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (149 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	149 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	156 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	167 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	168 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	186 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	196 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	6.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	6.2 in
March	47°F (9°C)	5.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in
August	43°F (6°C)	0.3 in
September	46°F (8°C)	1.0 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
December	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in	Warmest

Lampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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