Tarucachi, Peru

Full City Profile

416 Population 2/sq mi density

10,194 ft Elevation 3,107 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Tarucachi 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	10,194 ft (3,107 m)
Area	217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.5258°N, 70.0316°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

957 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	134 km
Mar 23, 2015	94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M6.4	130 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	46 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	120 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	90 km
Apr 1, 1997	90 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	117 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	50 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	81 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	101 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	41 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	37 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	74 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	75 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	41 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	115 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	144 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	79 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	111 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	17 km
Jan 29, 2014	97 km E of Arica, Chile	M5.6	130 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	104 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	115 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	85 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (35 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	35 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	42 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	66 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	85 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	118 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	134 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
February	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
March	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.0 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in
September	50°F (10°C)	0.0 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.0 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.0 in
December	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in	Warmest

Tarucachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in July to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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