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Weather & Climate in Sartimbamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sartimbamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,917 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,917 ft (2,718 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6995°N, 77.7413°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 48 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 123 km | 117 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 61 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 62 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 123 km | 106 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru | M4.7 | 135 km | 41 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 35 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 23 km | 63 km |
| Jul 23, 2007 | 12 km NE of Saposoa, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 62 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 96 km | 67 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 13 km | 55 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 104 km | 125 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 38 km N of Tocache, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 142 km |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 48 km SE of Huicungo, Peru | M4.6 | 144 km | 139 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Mar 4, 1991 | 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru | M4.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru | M4.5 | 51 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in |
Sartimbamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in June to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.7").