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Weather & Climate in Mazo Cruz, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mazo Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,061 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,061 ft (3,981 m) |
| Area | 278.1 sq mi (720.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7418°N, 69.7164°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
741 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 | 108 km | 128 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 83 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 147 km | 118 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 105 km | 106 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 130 km | 80 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 140 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 43 km | 146 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 115 km | 104 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 108 km | 241 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 101 km | 119 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 106 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 112 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 76 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 78 km | 176 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.5 | 99 km | 156 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 104 km | 109 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 138 km | 74 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 118 km | 156 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 260 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 | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 71 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 77 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 122 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 153 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in |
Mazo Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.0").