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Marcapomacocha, Peru
Full City Profile
358
Population
2/sq mi density
14,495 ft
Elevation
4,418 meters
36°F
Avg Temperature
2°C
Marcapomacocha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,495 ft (4,418 m) |
| Area | 146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.4069°N, 76.3363°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 37 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 114 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 106 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 98 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Marcapomacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 33°F in January to 39°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.3").