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Panao, Peru

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4,848 Population 95/sq mi density
8,215 ft Elevation 2,504 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Panao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,215 ft (2,504 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8978°N, 75.9933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 142 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 96 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 71 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 115 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 150 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 125 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 101 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 139 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 118 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 122 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 99 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 102 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 118 km
Jan 24, 2019 34 km E of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 149 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 108 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 70 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 74 km
May 22, 2025 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 132 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
November 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in

Panao has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.7").

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