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Weather & Climate in Pallca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pallca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,107 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,107 ft (3,995 m) |
| Area | 273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.6567°N, 74.9806°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 144 km | 50 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 25 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 133 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 54 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 77 km | 81 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 116 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 15 km NE of Humay, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 107 km | 109 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 78 km | 101 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 75 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 56 km | 90 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 119 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 68 km | 108 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 80 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 80 km | 87 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Pallca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 45°F in June to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.4").