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Macusani, Peru

Full City Profile

6,044 Population 14/sq mi density
14,304 ft Elevation 4,360 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Macusani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 35°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average35°F (1°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,304 ft (4,360 m)
Area442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0833°N, 70.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 93 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 76 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 135 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 143 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 107 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 131 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 70 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 105 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 117 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 76 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 42 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 132 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 133 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 28 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 102 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 23 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 140 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 139 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 148 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.4 in Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
June 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 35°F (1°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Warmest

Macusani has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 35°F in July to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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