Totoroma, Peru

Full City Profile

762 Population 10/sq mi density

13,776 ft Elevation 4,199 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Totoroma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	43.7°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,776 ft (4,199 m)
Area	74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.7555°N, 69.3629°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

658 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	145 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	141 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	84 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	105 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	145 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	141 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	134 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	40 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	99 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	150 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	104 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	96 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	145 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	147 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	69 km
May 24, 2022	42 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.5	99 km
May 30, 2004	18 km W of Camilaca, Peru	M5.5	137 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	115 km
Jul 25, 2004	76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.4	101 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	68 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (101 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	101 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	112 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	116 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	150 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	159 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	159 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	5.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.5 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	42°F (5°C)	0.3 in
June	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	38°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
August	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in
September	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	47°F (9°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
December	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in

Totoroma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in July to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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