Pay Pay, Peru

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535 Population 4/sq mi density

935 ft Elevation 285 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Pay Pay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	70.0°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	935 ft (285 m)
Area	124.5 sq mi (322.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.2526°N, 79.2345°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007	63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M6.3	141 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	149 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	128 km
Apr 26, 2015	76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.6	136 km
Aug 7, 2005	84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M5.4	122 km
Feb 25, 2020	86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.3	126 km
Feb 3, 2024	83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.2	123 km
Jul 20, 2020	92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.1	149 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	42 km
Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	128 km
Oct 16, 2016	28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	102 km
Jul 29, 2021	94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	149 km
Jan 9, 2024	59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	111 km
Jul 20, 2016	15 km E of Virú, Peru	M4.9	145 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	101 km
Jul 6, 2015	74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.9	142 km
Oct 6, 1992	96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	143 km
Jun 1, 2006	85 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.8	149 km
Nov 10, 1990	20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.8	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	0.7 in
February	75°F (24°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
March	74°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
April	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in
June	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in
August	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
September	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in
October	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in
November	69°F (20°C)	0.1 in
December	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in

Pay Pay has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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