Taraco, Peru

Full City Profile

1,804 Population 8/sq mi density

12,657 ft Elevation 3,858 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Taraco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	47.9°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,657 ft (3,858 m)
Area	215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.2977°N, 69.9783°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 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	55 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	68 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	85 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	58 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	34 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	115 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	79 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	35 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	97 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	81 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	52 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	103 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	129 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	61 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	54 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	125 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	82 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	42 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	103 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (173 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	173 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	193 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	194 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.4 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	46°F (8°C)	0.1 in
August	46°F (8°C)	0.3 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.7 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
December	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in

Taraco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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