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Paucartambo, Peru

Full City Profile

4,438 Population 14/sq mi density
9,678 ft Elevation 2,950 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Paucartambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 28°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 28°F Jul (-2°C)
Annual Average30.0°F
44% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average28°F (-2°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,678 ft (2,950 m)
Area328.7 sq mi (851.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-10.7733°N, 75.8111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 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 M6.3 125 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 136 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 22 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 147 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 122 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 36 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 56 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 137 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 132 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 106 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 101 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 99 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 53 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 57 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 67 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 124 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 106 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 48 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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 5.1 in
February 53°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Paucartambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 28°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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