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Tauca, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Tauca is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,538 ft (3,212 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tauca
Tauca es un pueblo peruano, capital del distrito homónimo, en la provincia de Pallasca, región Áncash.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,538 ft (3,212 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.4701°, -78.0378° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.5 inches (2,223 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Tauca
Tauca is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,538 feet (3,212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,538 ft (3,212 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4701°N, 78.0378°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 100 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 117 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in |
Tauca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in January to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Tauca
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 88194 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88173 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santo Domingo De Guzman | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88153 | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Villavicencio Torres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88196 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Tauca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana |
Hotels in Tauca
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tauca
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tauca
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tauca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tauca
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chagual Airport | CGL | Small Airport |
| Huamachuco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tauca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Domingo de Guzmán Church |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tauca
What is the weather like in Tauca?
Tauca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.