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Marco, Peru

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942 Population 14/sq mi density
11,365 ft Elevation 3,464 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Marco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,365 ft (3,464 m)
Area67.9 sq mi (175.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7412°N, 75.5628°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 106 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 149 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 125 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 111 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 96 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 118 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 118 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 144 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 108 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 145 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 36 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 56 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 145 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 146 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 87 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 150 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 135 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 43 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 130 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 600 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
July 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in

Marco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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