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Weather & Climate in Totorales, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Totorales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,930 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,930 ft (2,417 m)
Area499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4059°N, 70.3664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

952 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 106 km 128 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 141 km 24 km
Oct 10, 2017 58 km E of Arica, Chile M6.3 145 km 85 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 127 km 118 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 82 km 148 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 75 km 37 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 88 km 106 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 133 km 114 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 14 km 104 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 97 km 146 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 56 km 80 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 89 km 57 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 109 km 106 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 79 km 119 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 115 km 33 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 43 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 40 km 116 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 148 km 141 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 138 km 33 km
Feb 20, 2003 73 km W of Arica, Chile M5.6 133 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 25,000 149 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 81 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 149 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 94 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 31 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 42 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 72 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 103 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 120 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 155 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in

Totorales has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in June to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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