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Pacapausa, Peru
Full City Profile
520
Population
1/sq mi density
9,180 ft
Elevation
2,798 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Pacapausa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 58.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,180 ft (2,798 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9492°N, 73.3681°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 149 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 123 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 165 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in |
Pacapausa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").