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Tirapata, Peru

Full City Profile

691 Population 1/sq mi density
12,753 ft Elevation 3,887 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Tirapata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,753 ft (3,887 m)
Area531.6 sq mi (1,376.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9547°N, 70.4032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

339 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 13 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 38 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 57 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 11 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 35 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 55 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 107 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 136 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 23 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 25 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 56 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 36 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 124 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 8 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 76 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 75 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 44 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 141 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 117 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 134 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 181 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 183 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 6.4 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
August 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Warmest

Tirapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in June to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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