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Weather & Climate in Pay Pay, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pay Pay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 124.5 sq mi (322.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2526°N, 79.2345°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 149 km | 130 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 32 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 42 km | 64 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 102 km | 41 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 36 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 111 km | 54 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 106 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 101 km | 41 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 85 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in |
Pay Pay has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").