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Mara, Peru

Full City Profile

1,146 Population 58/sq mi density
12,192 ft Elevation 3,716 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Mara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,192 ft (3,716 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0864°N, 72.1021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 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 M7.0 109 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 100 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 66 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 38 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 147 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 133 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 58 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 91 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 141 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 149 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 53 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 66 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 106 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 69 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 70 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 116 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 110 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 147 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 149 km
Feb 13, 2008 9 km ESE of Orcopampa, Peru M5.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 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
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 150 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 191 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in Warmest

Mara has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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