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Pacocha, Peru

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7,588 Population 43/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Pacocha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area177.8 sq mi (460.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6460°N, 71.3448°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.6"
99% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

735 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 78 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 144 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 34 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 96 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 147 km
Feb 10, 1990 123 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.9 124 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 99 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 133 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 91 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 66 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 22 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 36 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 147 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 51 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 89 km
Feb 20, 2003 73 km W of Arica, Chile M5.6 96 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 34 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 23 km
May 25, 2006 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 58 km
Jun 23, 2001 88 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru M5.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 25,000 112 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 50 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 112 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 54 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 124 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 127 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 132 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 163 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
August 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Pacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").

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