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Matará, Peru

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763 Population 5/sq mi density
9,288 ft Elevation 2,831 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Matará experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,288 ft (2,831 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-7.2548°N, 78.2598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 42 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 128 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 148 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 146 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 105 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 87 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 47 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 79 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 145 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 143 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 133 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 109 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 105 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 102 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 78 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 79 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 120 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 145 km
Apr 12, 2001 13 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in

Matará has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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