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Paracas, Peru

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1,196 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Paracas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,536.0 sq mi (3,978.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8667°N, 76.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 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 65 km
Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 141 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 76 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 49 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 91 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 125 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 28 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 25 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 69 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 45 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 47 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 7 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 79 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 138 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 46 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 132 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 67 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 53 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 47 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 65 km
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 129 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 141 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake — 5,000 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Wettest, Driest
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
May 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Paracas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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