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Tapacocha, Peru
Full City Profile
312
Population
2/sq mi density
11,893 ft
Elevation
3,625 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Tapacocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,893 ft (3,625 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.0097°N, 77.5683°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 81 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
Tapacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").