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Weather & Climate in Pongobamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pongobamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,129 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,129 ft (3,697 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4244°N, 72.0383°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 39 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 126 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 47 km | 92 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 109 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 127 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 92 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 91 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 89 km | 80 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 48 km | 38 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 89 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 58 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Pongobamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 47°F in June to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").