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Tarma, Peru

Full City Profile

51,350 Population 586/sq mi density
10,023 ft Elevation 3,055 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Tarma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,023 ft (3,055 m)
Area87.6 sq mi (226.9 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates-11.4190°N, 75.6899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 95 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 145 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 145 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 129 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 133 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 109 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 82 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 143 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 131 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 119 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 71 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 136 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 138 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 60 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 69 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 117 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 120 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 149 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 82 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Tarma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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