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Weather & Climate in Pacaycasa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pacaycasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,409 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,409 ft (2,563 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0569°N, 74.2136°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 98 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 95 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 115 km | 104 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 109 km | 101 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 133 km | 96 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 44 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 35 km | 72 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 94 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 27 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 96 km | 109 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 133 km | 93 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 90 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 84 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 50 km | 60 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 87 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 74 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 80 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 84 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in |
Pacaycasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in July to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").