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Pausa, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

Pausa is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,255 ft (2,516 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,255 ft Elevation 2,516 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Pausa

In linguistics, pausa is the hiatus between prosodic declination units. The concept is somewhat broad, as it is primarily used to refer to allophones that occur in certain prosodic environments, and these environments vary between languages.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation8,255 ft (2,516 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,255 ft (2,516 m)
Coordinates-15.2797°, -73.3458°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,176 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Pausa

Pausa is a small town in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,255 feet (2,516 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Pausa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,255 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Peru avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,255 ft (2,516 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2797°N, 73.3458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Peru avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

684 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 114 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 133 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 139 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 80 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 113 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 130 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 120 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 133 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 42 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 103 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 143 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 92 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 95 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 135 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 134 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 89 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 128 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 97 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 132 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 114 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 132 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 110 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 144 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in

Pausa has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 43°F in August to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Pausa

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 24387-08 Virgen De Chumbe
Institución Educativa 24334 Maria Teresa De Calcuta
Institución Educativa No. 24315
Institución Educativa 24335 Arcelia Miranda De Pimentel
Institución Educativa San Juan De La Salle
Institución Educativa 24387-10 Apostol Santiago
Institución Educativa 24387-13 Gerardo Carhuas Canales
Institución Educativa 24387-15 Mariano Melgar
Institución Educativa Mariano Melgar
Institución Educativa 24300 Jesus Pimentel Moscoso
Nuevo Colegio Mariano Melgar
Institución Educativa Maria Rosas De Mosqueira
Paucar Del Sarasara
Institución Educativa Maria Parado De Bellido
Institución Educativa 24332 Jose Ricardo Zuzunaga
Institución Educativa 24313 Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado
Institución Educativa 24330 San Cristobal
Antiguo colegio Mariano Melgar
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Hotels in Pausa

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rosas
Huanca Huanca
N ***
Pampino

Restaurants in Pausa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Campestre Las Pirkas

Clinics in Pausa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospital de apoyo de Pauza

Gas Stations in Pausa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Apóstol Santiago
PE #4271302289

Banks in Pausa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación

Stadiums & Teams in Pausa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pausa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caraveli AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pausa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Matriz Pauza

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,524 m (8,281 ft)
Postal Code
05640

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Pausa?

Pausa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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