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Paccha, Peru

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665 Population 103/sq mi density
13,091 ft Elevation 3,990 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Paccha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,091 ft (3,990 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates-11.8545°N, 75.5073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 114 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 126 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 131 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 82 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 116 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 135 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 112 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 122 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 147 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 149 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 60 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 29 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 146 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 143 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 76 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 29 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 125 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 142 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 600 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in

Paccha has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in January to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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