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Pataypampa, Peru

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243 Population 2/sq mi density
11,982 ft Elevation 3,652 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Pataypampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,982 ft (3,652 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.1775°N, 72.6722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 66.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 130 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 108 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 134 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 62 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 132 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 9 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 9 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 104 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 136 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 137 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 17 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 147 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 89 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 80 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 117 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 145 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 30 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 7 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 86 km
Feb 13, 2008 9 km ESE of Orcopampa, Peru M5.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 142 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 143 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 193 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
August 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Warmest

Pataypampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 38°F in January to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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