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Weather & Climate in Lucmapampa, Peru

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

Lucmapampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,802 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,802 ft (2,378 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9414°N, 78.0917°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 140 km 24 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 146 km 21 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 45 km 130 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 148 km 22 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 129 km 125 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 144 km 26 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 132 km 25 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 140 km 61 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 124 km 10 km
Jun 8, 1990 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru M5.0 140 km 44 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 137 km 33 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 141 km 33 km
Dec 27, 1996 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.9 149 km 42 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 143 km 41 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 127 km 33 km
Jun 3, 1990 8 km N of Rioja, Peru M4.8 148 km 38 km
Jul 10, 1998 2 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 139 km 33 km
May 30, 1990 4 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M4.8 146 km 31 km
Jun 15, 1990 3 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 139 km 35 km
Jun 4, 1990 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru M4.7 121 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
December 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in

Lucmapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in January to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.7").

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