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Marcapata, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Marcapata is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,967 ft (3,038 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

9,967 ft Elevation 3,038 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation9,967 ft (3,038 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,967 ft (3,038 m)
Coordinates-13.5897°, -70.9722°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marcapata

Marcapata is a small town in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,967 feet (3,038 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Marcapata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,967 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Peru avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,967 ft (3,038 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5897°N, 70.9722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 142 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 116 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 110 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 141 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 141 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 116 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 133 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 89 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 93 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 147 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 137 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 148 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 96 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 105 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 81 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 106 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 129 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 93 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 71 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 10.2 in Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 9.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 7.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 8.4 in Warmest

Marcapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 46°F in July to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Marcapata

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 50795
Institución Educativa No. 50563
Institución Educativa No. 50496
Institución Educativa San Francisco De Asis
Institución Educativa No. 50561
Institución Educativa No. 50564
Institución Educativa Apu Choqquechanca F.h.
Institución Educativa No. 50498
Institución Educativa No. 50566
Institución Educativa No. 50565
Institución Educativa No. 50562
Institución Educativa No. 50811
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Clinics in Marcapata

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marcapata

Gas Stations in Marcapata

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pillahuata
Pillahuata

Airports Near Marcapata

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Patria AirportSmall Airport
Quincemil Air BaseUMISmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Marcapata?

Marcapata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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