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Weather & Climate in Tarucachi, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarucachi 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 10,194 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 | 10,194 ft (3,107 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5258°N, 70.0316°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
957 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 | 134 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 130 km | 130 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 46 km | 148 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 120 km | 85 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 90 km | 118 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 117 km | 116 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 50 km | 106 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 81 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 101 km | 114 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 41 km | 104 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 37 km | 80 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 74 km | 146 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 75 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 41 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 115 km | 57 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 79 km | 32 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 111 km | 141 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 17 km | 116 km |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 97 km E of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 130 km | 120 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 | 104 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacora (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 42 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 66 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 85 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 118 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
Tarucachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in July to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and May the driest (0.0").