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Weather & Climate in Matalaque, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matalaque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 32°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 31.2 inches. The area receives 142.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,383 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
32°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,383 ft (2,555 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4818°N, 70.8261°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
759 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 14 km | 128 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 113 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 74 km | 136 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 129 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 148 km | 200 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 123 km | 104 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 77 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 134 km | 116 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 184 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 122 km | 74 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 210 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 90 km | 109 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 53 km | 25 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.5 | 139 km | 64 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 27 km WSW of San Antonio, Peru | M5.4 | 102 km | 58 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 14 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 78 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 103 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 157 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Matalaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 31°F in January to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").