Tiquillaca, Peru

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261 Population 4/sq mi density

12,999 ft Elevation 3,962 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Tiquillaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	39.5°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,999 ft (3,962 m)
Area	62.9 sq mi (162.8 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.7974°N, 70.1869°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.55"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

490 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	100 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	121 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	96 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	135 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	82 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	89 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	62 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	100 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	146 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	97 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	119 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	76 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	65 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	93 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	59 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	47 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	89 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	84 km
Jun 27, 2006	12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru	M5.3	62 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (115 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	115 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	138 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	150 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	154 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.5 in
February	50°F (10°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
March	50°F (10°C)	4.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
May	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	38°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
August	46°F (8°C)	0.2 in
September	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
December	51°F (10°C)	3.8 in

Tiquillaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 38°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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