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Pampas Grande, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Pampas Grande is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,037 ft (3,669 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,037 ft Elevation 3,669 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation12,037 ft (3,669 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,037 ft (3,669 m)
Coordinates-9.6554°, -77.8266°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pampas Grande

Pampas Grande is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,037 feet (3,669 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pampas Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,037 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,037 ft (3,669 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.6554°N, 77.8266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 141 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 113 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 96 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 113 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 98 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 102 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 128 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 127 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 136 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 114 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 133 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 102 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 95 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 107 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 149 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 61 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 135 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 101 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 103 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 46 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 118 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
December 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in

Pampas Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pampas Grande

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86051
Institución Educativa San Jeronimo
Institución Educativa No. 86053
Institución Educativa No. 86915
Institución Educativa No. 86105
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Farmers Markets in Pampas Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Paradita
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Yautan

Airports Near Pampas Grande

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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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What is the weather like in Pampas Grande?

Pampas Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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