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Tarucuyo, Peru

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506 Population 2/sq mi density
13,054 ft Elevation 3,979 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Tarucuyo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,054 ft (3,979 m)
Area337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.8903°N, 71.5479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 135 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 124 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 138 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 144 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 120 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 96 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 140 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 88 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 49 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 89 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 116 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 145 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 114 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 141 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 147 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 134 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 76 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 142 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 125 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 82 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 103 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 105 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 122 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 7.1 in Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 7.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in
September 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Warmest

Tarucuyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 36°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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