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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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,457 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,457 ft (3,492 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.4415°N, 77.6948°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 27 km | 130 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 135 km | 125 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 104 km | 62 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 109 km | 61 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 147 km | 106 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru | M4.7 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 20 km SSW of Jepelacio, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 24 km | 63 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 63 km | 48 km |
| Jul 23, 2007 | 12 km NE of Saposoa, Peru | M4.6 | 128 km | 62 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 38 km N of Tocache, Peru | M4.6 | 143 km | 142 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 124 km | 67 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 42 km | 55 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 81 km | 125 km |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 48 km SE of Huicungo, Peru | M4.6 | 140 km | 139 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru | M4.5 | 80 km | 53 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru | M4.5 | 88 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in |
Bambamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.7").