Totorales, Peru

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1,976 Population 4/sq mi density

7,930 ft Elevation 2,417 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Totorales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,930 ft (2,417 m)
Area	499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.4059°N, 70.3664°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"

91% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

952 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	106 km
Jun 26, 2001	34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M6.7	141 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	145 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	127 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	82 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	75 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	88 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	133 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	14 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	97 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	56 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	89 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	109 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	79 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	115 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	43 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	40 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	148 km
Jun 23, 2001	33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Feb 20, 2003	73 km W of Arica, Chile	M5.6	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	18.0 m	25,000	149 km
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	81 km
1868	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	149 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	94 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (31 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	31 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	42 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	72 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	103 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	120 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	155 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	183 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
February	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in	Wettest
March	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in
June	55°F (13°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
July	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	0.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	0.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	0.0 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
December	60°F (16°C)	0.1 in

Totorales has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in June to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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