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Weather & Climate in Paucartambo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paucartambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 28°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,678 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
28°F Jul (-2°C)
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,678 ft (2,950 m) |
| Area | 328.7 sq mi (851.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7733°N, 75.8111°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 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 | 125 km | 106 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 96 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 101 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 36 km | 126 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 130 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 116 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 99 km | 51 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 57 km | 103 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 106 km | 36 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 48 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 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Paucartambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 28°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").