Ticaco, Peru
Full City Profile
741
Population
3/sq mi density
10,735 ft
Elevation
3,272 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Ticaco 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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,735 ft (3,272 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4483°S, 70.0466°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 106 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 33 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 58 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 93 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 125 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Ticaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").