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Weather & Climate in Pampaconga, Peru

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

Pampaconga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,427 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,427 ft (3,483 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4437°N, 72.3872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 43 km 105 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 41 km 92 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 96 km 33 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 91 km 91 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 103 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 130 km 114 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 64 km 96 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 138 km 94 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 89 km 87 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 128 km 70 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 149 km 93 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 146 km 49 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 55 km 87 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 83 km 91 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 143 km 10 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 16 km 10 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 85 km 10 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 69 km 80 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 74 km 38 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 72 km 89 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 6.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in

Pampaconga has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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