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Paltashaco, Peru

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301 Population 3/sq mi density
2,726 ft Elevation 831 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Paltashaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,726 ft (831 m)
Area88.3 sq mi (228.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1031°N, 79.8874°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 131 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 83 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 139 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 135 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 148 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 126 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 78 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 113 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 123 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 27 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 110 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 86 km
Aug 15, 1990 14 km ESE of La Breita, Peru M5.0 132 km
May 15, 1990 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru M5.0 129 km
Mar 21, 1998 19 km S of Papayal, Peru M5.0 131 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 66 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 123 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 136 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 90 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Paltashaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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