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Marcavelica, Peru

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25,645 Population 36/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Marcavelica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area703.8 sq mi (1,822.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8778°N, 80.7053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 83 km
Aug 12, 2013 96 km WSW of Paita, Peru M6.2 147 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 11 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 111 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 104 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 107 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 97 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 83 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 117 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 98 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 105 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 124 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 146 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 109 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 36 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 115 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 139 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Marcavelica has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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