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Margos, Peru

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1,324 Population 3/sq mi density
11,617 ft Elevation 3,541 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Margos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,617 ft (3,541 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0061°N, 76.5225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 114 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 123 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 112 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 118 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 142 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 141 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 137 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 138 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 123 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 122 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 122 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 125 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 86 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 119 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 75 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 120 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 130 km
Apr 6, 1997 10 km SW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 136 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 99 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 125 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
February 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in

Margos has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 34°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.7").

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