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Tauria, Peru

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182 Population 0/sq mi density
11,496 ft Elevation 3,504 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Tauria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,496 ft (3,504 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3538°N, 73.2322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

739 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 110 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 141 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 147 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 92 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 115 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 126 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 105 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 140 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 118 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 29 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 135 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 77 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 77 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 81 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 144 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 133 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 93 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 128 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 149 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 110 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 140 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 97 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 129 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Tauria has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 45°F in January to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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