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Paucarbamba, Peru

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8,825 ft Elevation 2,690 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Paucarbamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,825 ft (2,690 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.9446°N, 76.2232°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 87 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 105 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 110 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 91 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 134 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 137 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 124 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 113 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 118 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 92 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 117 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 136 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 140 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 96 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 133 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 138 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 102 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 140 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in

Paucarbamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.5").

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