Tisco, Peru

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199 Population 0/sq mi density

14,190 ft Elevation 4,325 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Tisco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 365 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14,190 ft (4,325 m)
Area	787.0 sq mi (2,038.4 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.3472°N, 71.4466°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 80.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

669 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	133 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	78 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	86 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	119 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	113 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	72 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	124 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	47 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	109 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	93 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	131 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	121 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	115 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	121 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	45 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	132 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	106 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	76 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	141 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (66 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	66 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	91 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	94 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	95 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	131 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	154 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	6.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	5.0 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
May	38°F (3°C)	0.5 in
June	35°F (1°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.2 in
August	35°F (2°C)	0.2 in
September	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.6 in

Tisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 35°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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