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Weather & Climate in Carampoma, Peru

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

Carampoma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,945 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,945 ft (3,336 m)
Area94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-11.6608°N, 76.5144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 273.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 2 km 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 134 km 58 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 118 km 50 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 118 km 62 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 145 km 33 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 116 km 40 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 108 km 43 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 24 km 96 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 112 km 71 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 110 km 77 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 93 km 126 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 89 km 53 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 76 km 67 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 91 km 51 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 98 km 116 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 130 km 49 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 143 km 75 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 112 km 56 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 94 km 67 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 105 km 36 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 59 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 147 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 83 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 74 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 65 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 42°F (6°C) 0.0 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in

Carampoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 33°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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