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Weather & Climate in Carabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carabamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,424 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (29°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,424 ft (3,482 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1167°N, 78.6167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 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 | 122 km | 130 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 117 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 104 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 48 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 64 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 99 km | 73 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 55 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 101 km | 64 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 138 km | 76 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 127 km | 66 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 68 km |
| May 15, 2012 | 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | M4.9 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 126 km | 54 km |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 48 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 51 km | 77 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 122 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Carabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in August to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.1").