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Weather & Climate in Monobamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,371 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,371 ft (1,942 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3608°N, 75.3266°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 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 | 135 km | 106 km |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 96 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 104 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 130 km | 130 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 97 km | 126 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 96 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 133 km | 54 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 126 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 23 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 86 km | 116 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 131 km | 51 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 82 km | 101 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in |
Monobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in July to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (1.3").