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Weather & Climate in Ocobamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocobamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,201 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,201 ft (2,195 m) |
| Area | 187.3 sq mi (485.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.8720°N, 72.4473°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 39 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 104 km | 92 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 147 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 96 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 75 km NE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 85 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 114 km | 87 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 131 km | 80 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 34 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 129 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru | M4.9 | 116 km | 87 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 91 km | 37 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru | M4.9 | 102 km | 43 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 105 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in |
Ocobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 63°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.9").