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Pacaraos, Peru

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404 Population 1/sq mi density
10,938 ft Elevation 3,334 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Pacaraos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 300.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,938 ft (3,334 m)
Area457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-11.1861°N, 76.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 300.3"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 53 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 112 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 124 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 104 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 76 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 140 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 146 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 79 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 135 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 66 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 140 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 124 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 148 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 119 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 84 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 147 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 145 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 121 km
Nov 1, 1997 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M4.9 146 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 14 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 108 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 103 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 113 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 98 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
February 41°F (5°C) 6.0 in Wettest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 38°F (4°C) 0.7 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
July 47°F (9°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
September 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Pacaraos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 36°F in August to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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