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Weather & Climate in Pimpingos, Peru

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

Pimpingos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,732 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,732 ft (1,747 m)
Area20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0620°N, 78.7583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 130 km 49 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 148 km 33 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 133 km 68 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 78 km 44 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 133 km 10 km
Aug 6, 2000 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.9 137 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 61 km 41 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 98 km 32 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 138 km 33 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 92 km 33 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 139 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1993 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.8 150 km 24 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 148 km 33 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 137 km 71 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 64 km 56 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 135 km 96 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 72 km 33 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 105 km 73 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 114 km 64 km
Oct 7, 1998 74 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.6 148 km 48 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
August 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in

Pimpingos has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 44°F in January to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (1.1").

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