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Paras, Peru

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638 Population 4/sq mi density
10,919 ft Elevation 3,328 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Paras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,919 ft (3,328 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5522°N, 74.6275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 87.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.05"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

203 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 4, 2025.

Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 129 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 122 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 51 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 125 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 144 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 134 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 143 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 132 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 130 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 40 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 105 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 54 km
May 27, 2022 14 km SE of Santiago, Peru M5.5 134 km
May 12, 2021 1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.5 132 km
Oct 7, 1993 7 km SW of Ica, Peru M5.4 139 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 36 km
Aug 3, 2009 27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru M5.3 125 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 105 km
Aug 16, 2007 15 km NE of Humay, Peru M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in
February 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in Wettest
March 46°F (8°C) 6.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Warmest

Paras has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in July to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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