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Weather & Climate in Marcapata, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marcapata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,967 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,967 ft (3,038 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5897°N, 70.9722°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 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 | 142 km | 105 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 116 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 110 km | 126 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 212 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 92 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 116 km | 190 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 | 89 km | 197 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 93 km | 202 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 111 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 153 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 144 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 96 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 105 km | 171 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 106 km | 67 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 93 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
Marcapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 46°F in July to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (1.8").