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Tapay, Peru

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121 Population 1/sq mi density
9,806 ft Elevation 2,989 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Tapay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 75.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,806 ft (2,989 m)
Area113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.5781°N, 71.9392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 75.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

711 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 18, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 143 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 83 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 50 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 128 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 61 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 23 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 136 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 113 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 64 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 75 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 14 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 67 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 111 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 119 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 100 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 46 km
Aug 25, 2014 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 140 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 150 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 12 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 11 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 25 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 35 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 45 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 81 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 163 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.3 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in
August 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
September 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Warmest

Tapay has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 39°F in June to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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