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Weather & Climate in Taquile, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taquile experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,831 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,831 ft (3,911 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7667°N, 69.6833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
395 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 116 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 128 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 136 km | 128 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 115 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 127 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 87 km | 200 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 48 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 94 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 44 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 212 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 100 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 119 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 97 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 35 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 99 km | 201 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 100 km | 203 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 59 km | 246 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 156 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 158 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in |
Taquile has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.2").