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Weather & Climate in Ticaraya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ticaraya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,759 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,759 ft (3,889 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.3095°N, 69.2086°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
460 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 136 km | 148 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 92 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 85 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 50 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 145 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 176 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 140 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 67 km | 260 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 147 km | 156 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 161 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 58 km | 246 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 264 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 60 km | 153 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 138 km | 132 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 36 km | 189 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 40 km | 220 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 143 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 147 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Ticaraya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.4").