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Marcabal, Peru

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447 Population 6/sq mi density
9,177 ft Elevation 2,797 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Marcabal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,177 ft (2,797 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7000°N, 78.0333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 48 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 127 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 148 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 148 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 101 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 124 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 54 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 52 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 95 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 105 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 146 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 140 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 123 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 132 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 28 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 22 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 50 km
Sep 4, 2017 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.5 136 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in

Marcabal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 56°F in June to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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