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Weather & Climate in Tarucani, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarucani has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,898 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
33°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,898 ft (4,236 m) |
| Area | 788.2 sq mi (2,041.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1835°N, 71.0616°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
715 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 | 53 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 37 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 77 km | 123 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 110 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 143 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 100 km | 186 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 132 km | 200 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 210 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 120 km | 184 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 116 km | 32 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 207 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 68 km | 25 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 130 km | 109 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 112 km | 210 km |
| Dec 26, 1994 | 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 21 km NE of Lluta, Peru | M5.4 | 94 km | 138 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 52 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 119 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 121 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 145 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 33°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 35°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
Tarucani has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 33°F in July to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").