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Weather & Climate in Pacarán, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pacarán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8661°N, 76.0546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 83 km 39 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 145 km 106 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 90 km 57 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 138 km 20 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 97 km 21 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 108 km 30 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 101 km 49 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 74 km 50 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 104 km 11 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 80 km 34 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 58 km 50 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 64 km 40 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 110 km 54 km
Aug 17, 2007 near the coast of central Peru M5.6 146 km 20 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 98 km 35 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 132 km 43 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 85 km 62 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 125 km 96 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 98 km 36 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 100 km 39 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 83 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 149 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 142 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 141 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 142 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Pacarán has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in August to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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