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Palca, Peru
Full City Profile
2,724
Population
6/sq mi density
8,983 ft
Elevation
2,738 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Palca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,983 ft (2,738 m) |
| Area | 499.1 sq mi (1,292.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3461°N, 75.5686°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in |
Palca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.4").