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Tocota, Peru

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91 Population 0/sq mi density
5,906 ft Elevation 1,800 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Tocota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Area395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6587°N, 74.0911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.0"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.06"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

712 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 83 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 43 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 49 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 67 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 131 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 49 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 97 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 66 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 43 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 100 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 143 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 126 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 100 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 100 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 133 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 86 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 44 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 80 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 47 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 83 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 42 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 67 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
February 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in

Tocota has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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