Tarata, Peru

Full City Profile

3,052 Population 14/sq mi density

10,115 ft Elevation 3,083 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Tarata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,115 ft (3,083 m)
Area	217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.4744°N, 70.0328°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

943 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	129 km
Mar 23, 2015	94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M6.4	134 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	94 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	126 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	46 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	106 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	85 km
Apr 1, 1997	90 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	122 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	52 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	42 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	70 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	42 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	117 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	80 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	44 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	145 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	114 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	77 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	12 km
Feb 26, 2002	63 km SSE of Palca, Peru	M5.6	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	106 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	118 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	84 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (37 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	37 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	39 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	62 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	90 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	122 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	130 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in
February	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.1 in
May	47°F (9°C)	0.0 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	46°F (8°C)	0.0 in
September	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in
December	53°F (11°C)	0.8 in	Warmest

Tarata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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