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Weather & Climate in Maca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 75.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,751 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,751 ft (3,277 m) |
| Area | 113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6413°N, 71.7686°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
738 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 149 km | 128 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 148 km | 87 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 66 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 38 km | 123 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 112 km | 186 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 74 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 4 km | 7 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 132 km | 111 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 134 km | 126 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 92 km | 121 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 82 km | 121 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 184 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 98 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 144 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 65 km | 112 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 143 km | 210 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 140 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 19 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 44 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 65 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 146 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
Maca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").