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Weather & Climate in Pacobamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pacobamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,999 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,999 ft (2,743 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6164°N, 73.0861°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 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 | 113 km | 105 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 121 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 141 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 91 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 85 km | 91 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 114 km | 96 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 51 km | 96 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 68 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 72 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 87 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 76 km | 93 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 73 km | 70 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 130 km | 60 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 58 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 75 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in |
Pacobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in January to 59°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.7").