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Pararín, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Pararín is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 366. Elevation: 11,106 ft (3,385 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pararín
El distrito de Cochapetí se encuentra ubicado en la provincia de Huarmey, departamento de Ancash, Perú. El pueblo está a 3513.40 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 366 |
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 11,106 ft (3,385 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.0502°, -77.6540° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.5 inches (2,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.8 inches (60 cm) |
About Pararín
Pararín is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 366. The city sits at an elevation of 11,106 feet (3,385 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,106 ft (3,385 m) |
| Area | 1,327.5 sq mi (3,438.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.0502°N, 77.6540°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
Pararín has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pararín
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 86596 Virgen Inmaculada Concepcion | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86566 Julio C. Tello | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pararín
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pativilca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pararín?
Pararín has a population of 366 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,327.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pararín?
Pararín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.