Pacarán, Peru

Full City Profile

918 Population 5/sq mi density

2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Pacarán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.8°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,290 ft (698 m)
Area	171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.8661°N, 76.0546°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	83 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	145 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	90 km
Mar 15, 2014	24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru	M6.1	138 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	97 km
Aug 18, 2007	7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	108 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	101 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	74 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	104 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	80 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	58 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	64 km
May 6, 2012	14 km SE of Humay, Peru	M5.6	110 km
Aug 17, 2007	near the coast of central Peru	M5.6	146 km
Aug 19, 2007	32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	98 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	132 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	85 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	98 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	83 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	149 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	142 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	141 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	142 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	85 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.9 in
February	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in
March	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	58°F (14°C)	0.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
September	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	0.0 in
November	62°F (17°C)	0.0 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in

Pacarán has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in August to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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