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Palo, Peru

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664 Population 4/sq mi density
472 ft Elevation 144 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Palo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1278°N, 76.3029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.39"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

433 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 43 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 136 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 130 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 150 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 64 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 106 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 58 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 75 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 129 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 65 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 62 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 138 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 65 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 128 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 41 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 38 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 136 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 59 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 125 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 43 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 143 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 147 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 143 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Palo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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