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Marcaja, Peru
Full City Profile
444
Population
5/sq mi density
12,589 ft
Elevation
3,837 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Marcaja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,589 ft (3,837 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2261°N, 68.9703°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 169 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 174 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in |
Marcaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.4").