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Pampacolca, Peru
Full City Profile
1,438
Population
3/sq mi density
9,573 ft
Elevation
2,918 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Pampacolca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 151.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,573 ft (2,918 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7131°N, 72.5742°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 42 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 49 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Pampacolca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 35°F in January to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").