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Pomacocha, Peru

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691 Population 10/sq mi density
12,018 ft Elevation 3,663 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Pomacocha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,018 ft (3,663 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0840°N, 73.5910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 57 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 84 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 96 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 145 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 147 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 100 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 150 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 107 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 96 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 147 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 95 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 41 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 104 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 54 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 13 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 95 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 92 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 143 km
Mar 6, 2007 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru M5.2 121 km
Feb 21, 2019 3 km E of Velinga, Peru M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 6.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 7.2 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 47°F (9°C) 0.7 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in

Pomacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 42°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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