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Tomepampa, Peru

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357 Population 1/sq mi density
8,609 ft Elevation 2,624 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Tomepampa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 261.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,609 ft (2,624 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.1731°N, 72.8308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 261.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 149 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 102 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 147 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 90 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 129 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 24 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 148 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 103 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 60 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 39 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 65 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 115 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 65 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 133 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 50 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 107 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 140 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 12 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 143 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 60 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 105 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 125 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 180 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 6.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 38°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
June 33°F (0°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 33°F (0°C) 0.2 in
September 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Tomepampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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