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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,240 ft (3,121 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9833°S, 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").