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Palco, Peru

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188 Population 0/sq mi density
8,189 ft Elevation 2,496 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Palco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,189 ft (2,496 m)
Area531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4120°N, 74.6510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 36.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

458 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 128 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 118 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 109 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 95 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 63 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 122 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 144 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 106 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 67 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 57 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 143 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 128 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 141 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 98 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 143 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 140 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 77 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 126 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 131 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
May 53°F (11°C) 0.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in

Palco has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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