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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Tara

Tara is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,133 m above sea level. It has a population of about 80. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population80
Local time19:02
8.98° S, 78.04° WElevation 2,133 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02740
The year in Taraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month52mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tara at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthMarch

184 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 45 km

Weather in Tara

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct17°14°14.7 mm
Sat24 Oct18°13°15.2 mm
Sun25 Oct18°13°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°11°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°4.8 mm
Thu29 Oct17°11°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct18°10°3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°9°1 mm
Sun1 Nov17°9°3.5 mm

When to go to Tara

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555047628290919385706152
High19°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°20°20°20°19°
Low10°11°11°11°10°9°9°9°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)117157184962884723526575
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Tara

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Tara

All monuments

Nature around Tara

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Tara

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 94 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 95 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 120 km
6.4Casma 87 km ↙1962 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Tara

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

02740

Places near Tara

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tara.
What is the hottest month in Tara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Tara?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tara?
March is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tara?
The postal code of Tara is 02740.