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Pararín, Peru

Full City Profile

366 Population 0/sq mi density
11,106 ft Elevation 3,385 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pararín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,106 ft (3,385 m)
Area1,327.5 sq mi (3,438.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0502°N, 77.6540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 123 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 134 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 105 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 102 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 79 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 133 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 139 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 125 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 108 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 83 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 72 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 129 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 146 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 120 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 45 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 106 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 140 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 129 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 91 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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