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Weather & Climate in Pampas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pampas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,688 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,688 ft (2,953 m) |
| Area | 131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2289°N, 73.8942°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 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 | 92 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 94 km | 107 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 110 km | 96 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 107 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 81 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 96 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 50 km | 72 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 107 km | 94 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 93 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 63 km | 84 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 115 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 54 km | 60 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 41 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 107 km | 80 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 84 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 18 km SSW of Sañayca, Peru | M4.9 | 133 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Pampas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").