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Masin, Peru

Full City Profile

609 Population 4/sq mi density
8,346 ft Elevation 2,544 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Masin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,346 ft (2,544 m)
Area159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3657°N, 77.0967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 93 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 145 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 128 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 137 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 100 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 141 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 75 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 139 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 142 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 95 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 150 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 133 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 135 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 112 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 106 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 134 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 95 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 139 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 150 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Warmest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Masin has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 44°F in June to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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