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Weather & Climate in Pazos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pazos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 48°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 12,989 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,989 ft (3,959 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2590°N, 75.0704°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 21 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 129 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 115 km | 54 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 81 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 116 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 23 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 41 km | 101 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 60 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 105 km | 103 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 97 km | 100 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru | M4.9 | 29 km | 85 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 139 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Pazos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 48°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").