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Weather & Climate in Pacaipampa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pacaipampa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,407 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,407 ft (1,953 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9950°N, 79.6677°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 105 km | 34 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 128 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 103 km | 64 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 114 km | 69 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 52 km | 67 km |
| Sep 11, 2010 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.2 | 132 km | 62 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 39 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 43 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 142 km | 84 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 37 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 103 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 42 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 14 km ESE of La Breita, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 19 km S of Papayal, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 74 km | 62 km |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador | M4.9 | 129 km | 73 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 47 km | 83 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 73 km | 61 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 3 km W of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in |
Pacaipampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.3").