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Weather & Climate in Carampa, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Carampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,499 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,499 ft (3,200 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6530°N, 74.2393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 127 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 33 km 101 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 147 km 31 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 124 km 101 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 34 km 107 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 47 km 101 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 71 km 96 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 133 km 10 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 97 km 94 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 60 km 81 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 98 km 72 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 70 km 109 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 85 km 93 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 66 km 84 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 130 km 70 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 116 km 87 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 89 km 108 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 109 km 60 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 48 km 80 km
Jan 31, 2022 15 km SSW of Tambo, Peru M5.0 145 km 72 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
February 53°F (11°C) 7.1 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Carampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 43°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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