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Minas de Marcona, Peru

Full City Profile

15,478 Population 15/sq mi density
2,546 ft Elevation 776 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Minas de Marcona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,546 ft (776 m)
Area1,064.2 sq mi (2,756.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2119°N, 75.1103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

660 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 23, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 65 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 98 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 95 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 75 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 129 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 117 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 75 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 149 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 110 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 102 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 44 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 66 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 62 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 115 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 128 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 58 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 82 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 62 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 142 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 98 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 65 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m — 98 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m — 75 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m — 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Minas de Marcona has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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