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Pacllón, Peru

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892 Population 2/sq mi density
10,712 ft Elevation 3,265 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Pacllón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 163.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,712 ft (3,265 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.2336°N, 77.0724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 163.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 131 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 132 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 131 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 142 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 115 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 108 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 130 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 143 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 144 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 127 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 131 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 107 km
Oct 9, 1991 33 km WNW of Chancay, Peru M4.9 141 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 24 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 134 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 120 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 132 km
Aug 3, 2017 32 km W of Paramonga, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jun 22, 1994 33 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M4.8 130 km
Mar 19, 2012 33 km W of Végueta, Peru M4.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 116 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
February 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Pacllón has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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