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 Average	43.1°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,753 ft (3,887 m)
Area	531.6 sq mi (1,376.9 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.9547°N, 70.4032°W
Timezone	America/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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