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Weather & Climate in Pomacancha, Peru

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

Pomacancha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,173 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,173 ft (4,015 m)
Area67.9 sq mi (175.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7390°N, 75.6236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 99 km 106 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 131 km 33 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 117 km 33 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 100 km 104 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 105 km 96 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 115 km 77 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 104 km 126 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 149 km 101 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 61 km 14 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 35 km 116 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 150 km 33 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 93 km 90 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 139 km 33 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 46 km 101 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 145 km 56 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 149 km 33 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 131 km 33 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 132 km 33 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 116 km 103 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 117 km 71 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
July 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in

Pomacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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