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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. The area gets 347 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,900 ft (2,408 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1770°N, 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").