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Weather & Climate in Taray, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,770 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,770 ft (2,978 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4275°N, 71.8675°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 50 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 137 km | 126 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 59 km | 92 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 128 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 125 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 107 km | 96 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 49 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 119 km | 28 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 67 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 96 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 91 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 42 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Taray has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").