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Tarica, Peru
Full City Profile
1,419
Population
7/sq mi density
9,259 ft
Elevation
2,822 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Tarica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,259 ft (2,822 m) |
| Area | 210.4 sq mi (545.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3936°N, 77.5747°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 | 15 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in |
Tarica has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 48°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.1").