Weather & Climate in Matacoto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matacoto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,900 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,900 ft (2,408 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1770°S, 77.7468°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 42 km | 117 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 150 km | 59 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 117 km | 63 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 35 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 139 km | 50 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 114 km | 65 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 48 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 58 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 64 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 55 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 48 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 96 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 23 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 68 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 108 km | 76 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 53 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 66 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 131 km | 77 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 | 16 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 116 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Matacoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").