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Weather & Climate in Tauribamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tauribamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,347 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,347 ft (2,849 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.0402°N, 74.5830°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 70 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 58 km | 54 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 72 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 116 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 81 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 35 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 119 km | 84 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 90 km | 101 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in |
Tauribamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in June to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.8").