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Weather & Climate in Pacaraos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pacaraos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 300.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,938 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,938 ft (3,334 m) |
| Area | 457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.1861°N, 76.6475°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 53 km | 106 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 112 km | 58 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 104 km | 71 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 76 km | 96 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 40 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 43 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 79 km | 67 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 135 km | 53 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 66 km | 126 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 116 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 124 km | 51 km |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 54 km W of Callao, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 119 km | 75 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 84 km | 67 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 52 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 51 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru | M4.9 | 121 km | 66 km |
| Nov 1, 1997 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 130 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis 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 | 14 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 108 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 103 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 98 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Pacaraos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 36°F in August to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.2").