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Weather & Climate in Tapacocha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tapacocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,893 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,893 ft (3,625 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.0097°N, 77.5683°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Sep 23, 1995 | 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru | M6.5 | 134 km | 60 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru | M5.9 | 139 km | 58 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 115 km | 45 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 113 km | 47 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 63 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 89 km | 59 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 135 km | 117 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 135 km | 34 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 118 km | 36 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 56 km | 65 km |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 41 km |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 75 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 53 km |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 52 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Jul 29, 2004 | 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 52 km |
| May 12, 2020 | 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.0 | 93 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 81 km |
| 1966 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 110 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
Tapacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").