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Weather & Climate in Macachacra, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macachacra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,240 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,240 ft (3,121 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9833°N, 74.2000°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
119 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 106 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 111 km | 104 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 140 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 118 km | 101 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 140 km | 54 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 147 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 27 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 49 km | 81 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 31 km | 84 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 93 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 102 km | 109 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 90 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 44 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 88 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 87 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 80 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 80 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru | M4.9 | 126 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in |
Macachacra has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").