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Marias, Peru

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1,058 Population 25/sq mi density
11,453 ft Elevation 3,491 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Marias has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 42.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,453 ft (3,491 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-9.6065°N, 76.7062°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 42.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 22, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 143 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 108 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 132 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 145 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 101 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 117 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 128 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 126 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 111 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 125 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 142 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 140 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 64 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 139 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 91 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 131 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 104 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 143 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 125 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Marias has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 34°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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