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Weather & Climate in Macate, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,914 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,914 ft (2,717 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7604°N, 78.0604°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 114 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 38 km | 117 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 50 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 92 km | 48 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 58 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 115 km | 53 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 73 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 52 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 64 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 76 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 130 km | 53 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 102 km | 68 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 101 km | 66 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 50 km | 29 km |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.9 | 140 km | 53 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 60 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 73 km | 106 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 74 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 95 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in |
Macate has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in August to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").