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Weather & Climate in Paccha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paccha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,603 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,603 ft (2,927 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4974°N, 78.4244°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 107 km | 130 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 133 km | 44 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 92 km | 41 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 42 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 49 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 89 km | 56 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 137 km | 71 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 51 km | 125 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in |
Paccha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 55°F in January to 61°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").