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Weather & Climate in Mayas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mayas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,791 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,791 ft (3,594 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.2703°N, 77.6622°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 111 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 59 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 126 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 80 km | 29 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 125 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 105 km | 106 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 142 km | 129 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 29 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 75 km | 63 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 136 km | 73 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 54 km | 55 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 38 km N of Tocache, Peru | M4.6 | 140 km | 142 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 140 km | 79 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 133 km | 75 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 32 km | 67 km |
| May 8, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 137 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in |
Mayas has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.5").