Macari, Peru

Full City Profile

2,527 Population 5/sq mi density
12,989 ft Elevation 3,959 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Macari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 91.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)

Geography

Elevation12,989 ft (3,959 m)
Area531.6 sq mi (1,376.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.7716°S, 70.9028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 91.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 67 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 81 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 58 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 63 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 133 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 84 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 50 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 22 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 44 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 80 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 129 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 73 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 68 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 54 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 67 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 64 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 71 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 79 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 145 km
Jun 3, 2023 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru M5.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 82 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 152 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 169 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 172 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 6.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in
August 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
September 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Warmest

Macari has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 37°F in June to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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