Tanta, Peru

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449 Population 5/sq mi density

17,152 ft Elevation 5,228 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Tanta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	17,152 ft (5,228 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.1224°N, 76.0136°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 239.2"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	77 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	101 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	141 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	67 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	129 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	136 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	109 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	107 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	57 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	141 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	97 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	133 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	35 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	121 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	125 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	66 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	123 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	85 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	124 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	130 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	119 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	118 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	108 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	118 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
February	42°F (6°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
March	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
May	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in
June	38°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	52°F (11°C)	0.1 in
August	38°F (3°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
September	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
October	40°F (5°C)	2.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	3.9 in

Tanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 38°F in August to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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