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Pomabamba, Peru

Full City Profile

4,453 Population 31/sq mi density
11,115 ft Elevation 3,388 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Pomabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,115 ft (3,388 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-8.8333°N, 77.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 28 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 126 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 146 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 125 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 113 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 145 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 149 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 28 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 145 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 135 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 144 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 139 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 102 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 137 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 136 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 143 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 129 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 95 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 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°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 45°F (7°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

Pomabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°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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