Mamara, Peru

Full City Profile

663 Population 1/sq mi density

11,795 ft Elevation 3,595 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Mamara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	39.5°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,795 ft (3,595 m)
Area	995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.2291°N, 72.5904°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 66.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.64"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991	15 km W of Lares, Peru	M7.0	132 km
Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	113 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	130 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	144 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	61 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	11 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	125 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	126 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	3 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	100 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	146 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	146 km
Apr 21, 2012	5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru	M5.4	136 km
Aug 10, 2001	11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.4	14 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	95 km
Oct 24, 2000	13 km SE of Alca, Peru	M5.4	111 km
Dec 20, 1999	33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru	M5.4	139 km
Mar 7, 2025	12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru	M5.4	69 km
Apr 21, 2015	6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Apr 20, 1990	8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru	M5.3	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (134 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	134 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	135 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	185 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	190 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	7.6 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	7.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	7.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in
August	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Warmest

Mamara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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