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Weather & Climate in Maras, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maras experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 52°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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,083 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,083 ft (3,378 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3350°N, 72.1567°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 26 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 52 km | 92 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 111 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 89 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 49 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 79 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 96 km | 89 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 90 km | 80 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 64 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 126 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Maras has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.3").