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Weather & Climate in Palca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,983 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,983 ft (2,738 m) |
| Area | 499.1 sq mi (1,292.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.3461°N, 75.5686°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
223 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 | 110 km | 106 km |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 134 km | 104 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 96 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 130 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 101 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 75 km | 126 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 79 km | 116 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 85 km | 101 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 90 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in |
Palca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 41°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.4").