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Weather & Climate in Taraco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taraco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,657 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,657 ft (3,858 m) |
| Area | 215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2977°N, 69.9783°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
333 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 | 55 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 68 km | 267 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 85 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 58 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 34 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 115 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 79 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 35 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 97 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 81 km | 212 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 52 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 103 km | 190 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 129 km | 197 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 61 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 54 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 125 km | 202 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 82 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 220 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 173 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 193 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Taraco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").