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Weather & Climate in Ticaco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ticaco 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 10,735 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 | 10,735 ft (3,272 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4483°N, 70.0466°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
935 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 | 126 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 137 km | 130 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 48 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 97 km | 118 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 129 km | 85 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 125 km | 116 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 55 km | 106 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 86 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 109 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 | 45 km | 80 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 69 km | 146 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 | 83 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 46 km | 119 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 10 km | 116 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 117 km | 141 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 74 km | 32 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 73 km W of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 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 | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 33 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 58 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 93 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 125 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 127 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 |
Ticaco 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").