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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. The area gets 347 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,115 ft (3,388 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8333°N, 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").