Paclas, Peru

Full City Profile

365 Population 13/sq mi density

8,015 ft Elevation 2,443 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Paclas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.9°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,015 ft (2,443 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.0622°N, 77.9767°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"

127% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	98 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	83 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	94 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	126 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	137 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	119 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	103 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	109 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	94 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	93 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	76 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	85 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	99 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	111 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	100 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	102 km
Jul 6, 2025	53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
February	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
March	61°F (16°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.2 in
November	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in

Paclas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.6").

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