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Patay, Peru

Full City Profile

597 Population 1/sq mi density
10,633 ft Elevation 3,241 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Patay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,633 ft (3,241 m)
Area499.1 sq mi (1,292.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3101°N, 75.5702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 111 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 129 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 128 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 115 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 70 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 138 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 126 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 105 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 143 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 72 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 114 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 119 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 82 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 50 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 122 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 99 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 89 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 121 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 133 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Patay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 41°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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