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Ancash, Peru

Maquia

Maquia is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,865 m above sea level. It has a population of about 42. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population42
Local time09:12
10.12° S, 77.63° WElevation 2,865 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02640
The year in Maquiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low16° / 9°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Maquia at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in March

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

64 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Maquia

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct18°12°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°6.3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°11°5.6 mm
Fri30 Oct19°12°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°10°
Sun1 Nov17°10°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov18°12°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov18°11°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov16°12°3.2 mm
Thu5 Nov17°13°7.3 mm

When to go to Maquia

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595755698084848785736757
High16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°
Low9°9°10°10°9°9°8°9°9°9°9°9°
Rain (mm)107149197971821314304464
Wet days677542212458

What's on in Maquia

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Maquia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Maquia

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 111 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 78 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 122 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Maquia

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02640

Places near Maquia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maquia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maquia.
What is the hottest month in Maquia?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Maquia?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maquia?
December is the wettest month with about 64 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
What is the postal code of Maquia?
The postal code of Maquia is 02640.