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Weather & Climate in Tirapata, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tirapata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,753 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,753 ft (3,887 m) |
| Area | 531.6 sq mi (1,376.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9547°N, 70.4032°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 13 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 38 km | 267 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 57 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 11 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 35 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 55 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 107 km | 126 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 136 km | 255 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 23 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 25 km | 210 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 56 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 36 km | 184 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 144 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 8 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 76 km | 197 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 75 km | 202 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 44 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 141 km | 260 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 111 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 51 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 134 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
Tirapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in June to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.1").