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Mollebamba, Peru

Apurímac Department · Peru

Mollebamba is a small town in Apurímac Department, Peru with a population of 560. Elevation: 10,820 ft (3,298 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

560 Population 4/sq mi density
10,820 ft Elevation 3,298 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population560
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation10,820 ft (3,298 m)
Population560
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation10,820 ft (3,298 m)
Coordinates-14.4286°, -72.9146°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceApurímac Department
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,288 mm)
Annual Snowfall177.1 inches (450 cm)

About Mollebamba

Mollebamba is a small town in Peru (Apurímac Department) with a population of 560. The city sits at an elevation of 10,820 feet (3,298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Mollebamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 177.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,820 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Peru avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,820 ft (3,298 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4286°N, 72.9146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above Peru avg
Snowfall 177.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

384 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 73 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 137 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 102 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 139 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 111 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 100 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 31 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 121 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 78 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 39 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 128 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 147 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 135 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 113 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 95 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 92 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 30 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 55 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 127 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 171 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 177 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 7.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 7.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 42°F (5°C) 0.5 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Warmest

Mollebamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Mollebamba

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 54263 Agripina Alarcon De Loayza
Institución Educativa Juan De Espinoza Medrano El Lunarejo
Institución Educativa No. 54262
Institución Educativa No. 54261
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa No. 54264
Institución Educativa No. 54257
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Clinics in Mollebamba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mollebamba

Airports Near Mollebamba

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Huanacopampa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,316 m (10,880 ft)
Postal Code
03475

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mollebamba

What is the population of Mollebamba?

Mollebamba has a population of 560 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mollebamba?

Mollebamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches, with 177.1 inches of snow.

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