Maca, Peru

Full City Profile

908 Population 8/sq mi density

10,751 ft Elevation 3,277 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Maca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 75.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	42.2°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,751 ft (3,277 m)
Area	113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.6413°N, 71.7686°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 75.6"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

738 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	149 km
Apr 3, 1999	6 km SE of Camaná, Peru	M6.8	148 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	66 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	38 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	112 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	74 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	4 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	132 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	134 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	14 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	86 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	92 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	82 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	146 km
Sep 8, 1996	14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru	M5.6	137 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	112 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	65 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	143 km
Jul 12, 2022	3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru	M5.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (19 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	19 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	44 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	65 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	66 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	146 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	169 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.8 in
February	44°F (7°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
March	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.2 in
May	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in
June	36°F (2°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	42°F (6°C)	0.1 in
August	36°F (2°C)	0.2 in
September	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
October	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in	Warmest

Maca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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