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Weather & Climate in Cajamarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cajamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,858 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1638°N, 78.5003°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 69 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 64 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 138 km | 106 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 115 km | 63 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 118 km | 71 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 136 km | 71 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 105 km | 55 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 144 km | 76 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 54 km | 125 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru | M4.5 | 126 km | 53 km |
| Mar 4, 1991 | 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru | M4.4 | 140 km | 102 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru | M4.4 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru | M4.4 | 138 km | 100 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Cajamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.6").