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Pallca, Peru

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653 Population 2/sq mi density
13,107 ft Elevation 3,995 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Pallca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,107 ft (3,995 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.6567°N, 74.9806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 144 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 147 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 25 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 133 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 91 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 137 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 104 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 77 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 104 km
Aug 16, 2007 15 km NE of Humay, Peru M5.2 139 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 107 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 78 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 75 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 56 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 119 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 68 km
Aug 20, 2017 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru M5.1 145 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 80 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 5.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Pallca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in June to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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