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Tinicachi, Peru

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592 Population 7/sq mi density
12,598 ft Elevation 3,840 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Tinicachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,598 ft (3,840 m)
Area85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1986°N, 68.9620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 115 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 80 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 51 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 139 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 140 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 68 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 139 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 87 km
Feb 2, 2006 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 72 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 61 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 59 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 49 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 149 km
Aug 12, 2001 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.2 122 km
Jan 10, 1995 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 49 km
Sep 29, 2012 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.1 119 km
Feb 4, 2007 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru M5.1 116 km
Apr 10, 2024 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia M5.0 129 km
May 8, 2001 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 171 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 176 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in

Tinicachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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