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Palpa, Peru

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5,883 Population 80/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Palpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area73.8 sq mi (191.1 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates-14.5336°N, 75.1856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 73 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 146 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 105 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 63 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 49 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 131 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 138 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 112 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 64 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 118 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 114 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 142 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 107 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 144 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 74 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 115 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 61 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 131 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 89 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 102 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 73 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Palpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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