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Provincia de Andahuaylas
Provincia de Andahuaylas
Apurímac Department, Peru

Taraca

Taraca is a locality in Apurímac Department, Peru, 4,008 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population9
Local time08:21
13.83° S, 73.65° WElevation 4,008 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code03650
The year in Taracaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month114mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Taraca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in November

Coolest month0°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

286 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 48 km

Weather in Taraca

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°7°6.8 mm
Sat24 Oct17°7°4.3 mm
Sun25 Oct18°7°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct18°7°7.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°2°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°4°3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°6°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°7°
Sat31 Oct19°7°1 mm

When to go to Taraca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score192019415858616564483924
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°13°14°14°13°
Low4°4°4°4°2°0°0°0°2°3°3°4°
Rain (mm)316286259813112213861114127210
Wet days20221974211381018

What's on in Taraca

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

Monuments and museums in Taraca

All monuments

Nature around Taraca

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Taraca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Taraca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Chalhuanca 49 km ↙2014 · 86 km
6.7Coracora 47 km ↑2026 · 89 km
6.1Chuschi 38 km ↓2010 · 76 km
6.0Castrovirreyna 45 km →1976 · 147 km

Towns and villages around Taraca

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

Postal code

03650

Places near Taraca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Taraca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taraca.
What is the hottest month in Taraca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Taraca?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taraca?
February is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Taraca?
The postal code of Taraca is 03650.