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Parobamba, Peru

Full City Profile

543 Population 4/sq mi density
9,770 ft Elevation 2,978 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Parobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,770 ft (2,978 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6959°N, 77.4300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 34 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 118 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 111 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 108 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 42 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 134 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 147 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 137 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 138 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 101 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 81 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 136 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 135 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 122 km
Feb 15, 1994 38 km N of Tocache, Peru M4.6 142 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 26 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 108 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 141 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 145 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in

Parobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 38°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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