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Weather & Climate in Bambamarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bambamarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,012 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,012 ft (2,747 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.6833°N, 78.5333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 99 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 64 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 41 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 119 km | 71 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 112 km | 56 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 63 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 143 km | 73 km |
| Jul 27, 2004 | 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 48 km | 125 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 133 km | 64 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru | M4.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in |
Bambamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.1").