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Weather & Climate in Lampa, Peru

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

Lampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,710 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Area269.4 sq mi (697.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3500°N, 70.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 168.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 50 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 74 km 267 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 133 km 128 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 140 km 136 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 44 km 186 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 35 km 199 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 14 km 200 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 117 km 255 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 93 km 180 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 135 km 126 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 129 km 241 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 29 km 210 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 66 km 212 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 100 km 190 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 13 km 184 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 120 km 197 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 145 km 144 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 40 km 207 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 120 km 202 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 12 km 210 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 149 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 156 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 167 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 168 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 186 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in
August 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Warmest

Lampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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