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Pachin Bajo, Peru

Full City Profile

517 Population 3/sq mi density
11,306 ft Elevation 3,446 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Pachin Bajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above US avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,306 ft (3,446 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8860°N, 78.6257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 105 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 143 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 141 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 127 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 88 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 120 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 122 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 75 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 57 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 127 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 129 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 114 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jun 1, 2006 85 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 109 km
Apr 24, 2021 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.7 127 km
Aug 20, 2013 87 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 142 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 103 km
Nov 20, 2000 82 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 147 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Pachin Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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