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Maras, Peru

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1,730 Population 25/sq mi density
11,083 ft Elevation 3,378 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Maras experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,083 ft (3,378 m)
Area69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-13.3350°N, 72.1567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 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 26 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 146 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 117 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 52 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 111 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 123 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 137 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 89 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 112 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 132 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 107 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 79 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 43 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 96 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 90 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 64 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 61 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Maras has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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