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Pampachacra, Peru

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150 Population 2/sq mi density
9,298 ft Elevation 2,834 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Pampachacra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,298 ft (2,834 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9020°N, 77.2460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 53 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 107 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 115 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 90 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 150 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 47 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 136 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 144 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 135 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 138 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 119 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 115 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 124 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 110 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 134 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 134 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 148 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in

Pampachacra has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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