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Taquile, Peru

Full City Profile

2,000 Population 905/sq mi density
12,831 ft Elevation 3,911 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Taquile experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,831 ft (3,911 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7667°N, 69.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 116 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 128 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 136 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 115 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 127 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 87 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 147 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 48 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 94 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 44 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 141 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 100 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 119 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 97 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 35 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 82 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 99 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 98 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 100 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 156 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 158 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 6.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.5 in

Taquile has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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