Pallar Bajo, Peru

Full City Profile

516 Population 2/sq mi density

10,276 ft Elevation 3,132 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Pallar Bajo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,276 ft (3,132 m)
Area	248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.7573°N, 77.8987°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"

76% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	52 km
Jan 3, 2010	16 km E of Huallanca, Peru	M5.7	118 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	147 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	136 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	140 km
Mar 15, 1996	17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru	M5.0	139 km
Jul 20, 2016	15 km E of Virú, Peru	M4.9	106 km
Aug 8, 2002	13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.9	129 km
May 7, 2015	5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru	M4.7	37 km
Aug 25, 2009	23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru	M4.7	42 km
Feb 23, 2023	22 km SW of Quiches, Peru	M4.6	94 km
Apr 6, 2013	23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru	M4.6	149 km
May 8, 2002	27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.6	145 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	104 km
Jan 27, 2007	8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru	M4.6	131 km
Mar 1, 2008	8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru	M4.6	12 km
Apr 14, 2012	12 km WSW of Moche, Peru	M4.6	143 km
Sep 4, 2017	23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru	M4.5	136 km
Mar 4, 1991	13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru	M4.5	44 km
Nov 9, 1994	17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru	M4.5	13 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in
March	54°F (12°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
June	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.7 in
August	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	4.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
December	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in

Pallar Bajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 46°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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