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Weather & Climate in Cumba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cumba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 178.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 513.5 sq mi (1,329.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9331°N, 78.6628°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 49 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 66 km | 44 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 42 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 78 km | 41 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 32 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 51 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 24 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 47 km | 56 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 139 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in |
Cumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.1").