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Pomabamba

Pomabamba is a small town in Ancash, Peru, 3,388 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,667 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,667
Local time01:55
8.83° S, 77.47° WElevation 3,388 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02262
The year in Pomabambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month102mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pomabamba at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

126 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Pomabamba

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°10°10.7 mm
Sat24 Oct20°11°4.5 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°8 mm
Mon26 Oct16°10°15.8 mm
Tue27 Oct21°7°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct22°6°
Thu29 Oct23°10°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°11°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct21°8°7.8 mm

When to go to Pomabamba

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434040435464697364504847
High16°16°16°16°16°15°16°16°16°17°17°17°
Low8°8°8°8°7°6°5°6°7°7°7°7°
Rain (mm)148174206118391681448102111126
Wet days16181716128778131519

What's on in Pomabamba

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Pomabamba

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
thermal showerHot springs & thermal baths
1.1 km
CampsiteCamp sites
9.5 km
Campsite (Wild)Camp sites
9.6 km

Nature around Pomabamba

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Pomabamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pomabamba

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 28 km
5.7Tocache 46 km ↖1984 · 140 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 94 km
5.5Tocache 34 km ↘1998 · 126 km

Towns and villages around Pomabamba

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Pomabamba from above

Postal code

02262

Getting to Pomabamba

FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHM
121 km
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
181 km
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRU
199 km

Places near Pomabamba

Places with a climate like Pomabamba

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pomabamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pomabamba.
What is the hottest month in Pomabamba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Pomabamba?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pomabamba?
December is the wettest month with about 126 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pomabamba?
The postal code of Pomabamba is 02262.