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Paccho, Peru

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393 Population 1/sq mi density
10,692 ft Elevation 3,259 meters
87°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Paccho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average86.7°F
61% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,692 ft (3,259 m)
Area590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9572°N, 76.9322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 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 89 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 87 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 108 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 92 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 147 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 145 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 81 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 91 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 134 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 138 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 149 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 75 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 92 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 141 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 118 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 143 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 141 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 113 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 50 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 91 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 48 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 119 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 117 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 128 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 116 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Paccho has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 46°F in August to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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