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Weather & Climate in Macusani, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macusani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 14,304 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
35°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,304 ft (4,360 m) |
| Area | 442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.0833°N, 70.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 93 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 76 km | 267 km |
| Jan 10, 1994 | 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru | M6.9 | 135 km | 596 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 143 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 107 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 131 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 70 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 105 km | 126 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 117 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 76 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 42 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 132 km | 184 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 133 km | 144 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 28 km | 197 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 102 km | 207 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 23 km | 202 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 140 km | 210 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 111 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 201 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
Macusani has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 35°F in July to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").