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Ticlacayán, Peru

Full City Profile

1,212 Population 12/sq mi density
11,621 ft Elevation 3,542 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Ticlacayán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,621 ft (3,542 m)
Area99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-10.5345°N, 76.1641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 133.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 131 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 144 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 60 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 44 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 141 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 120 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 98 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 138 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 83 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 132 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 87 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 82 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 102 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 136 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 78 km
Jan 28, 1999 37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 138 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 128 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 7.4 in Wettest
March 44°F (7°C) 7.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
August 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Warmest

Ticlacayán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 34°F in January to 45°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.9").

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