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Pachamarca, Peru

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205 Population 10/sq mi density
9,045 ft Elevation 2,757 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Pachamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,045 ft (2,757 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5155°N, 74.5264°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 138 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 59 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 45 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 96 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 135 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 138 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 80 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 62 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 66 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 55 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 106 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 140 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 119 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 96 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 74 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 109 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 134 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 142 km
Nov 4, 2012 22 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
February 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in

Pachamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 48°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.6").

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