Weather & Climate in Pomabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pomabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,115 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,115 ft (3,388 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8333°S, 77.4667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 28 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 126 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 53 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 28 km | 29 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 106 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 139 km | 118 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 120 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 102 km | 129 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 137 km | 63 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 136 km | 92 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 129 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 95 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Pomabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").