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Weather & Climate in Jorobamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jorobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 35°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 5,394 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,394 ft (1,644 m) |
| Area | 357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8529°N, 78.6137°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 146 km | 132 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 50 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 49 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.1 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 59 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 88 km | 41 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 42 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 82 km | 32 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.8 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 51 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 38 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in |
Jorobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.4").