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Weather & Climate in Tarata, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,115 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,115 ft (3,083 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4744°N, 70.0328°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
943 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 129 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 134 km | 130 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 94 km | 118 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 126 km | 85 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 46 km | 148 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 106 km | 114 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 85 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 122 km | 116 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 52 km | 106 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 42 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 70 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 42 km | 80 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 117 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 80 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 44 km | 119 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 114 km | 141 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 77 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 12 km | 116 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 106 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 37 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 62 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 90 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 122 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Tarata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").