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Weather & Climate in Palmapampa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmapampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Area | 188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7682°N, 73.6563°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 149 km | 101 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 128 km | 54 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 94 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 41 km | 72 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 93 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 95 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 90 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 25 km | 60 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 95 km | 34 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 92 km | 79 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru | M4.8 | 134 km | 78 km |
| Aug 7, 1993 | 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M4.8 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.8 | 134 km | 84 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru | M4.8 | 141 km | 89 km |
| Mar 3, 1990 | 79 km SE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M4.7 | 117 km | 52 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 60 km ESE of Andamarca, Peru | M4.7 | 116 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in |
Palmapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in January to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (1.2").