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Parrapos, Peru

Full City Profile

628 Population 3/sq mi density
7,651 ft Elevation 2,332 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Parrapos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,651 ft (2,332 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7794°N, 78.7692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 111 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 146 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 135 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 132 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 141 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 142 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 133 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 138 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 124 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 148 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 69 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 130 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 115 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 117 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 71 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 86 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 128 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 147 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 149 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
February 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in

Parrapos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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