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Provincia de Corongo
Provincia de Corongo
Ancash, Peru

Tarica

Tarica is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,660 m above sea level. It has a population of about 220. The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population220
Local time13:31
8.60° S, 77.75° WElevation 3,660 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code02210
The year in Taricaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month120mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Tarica at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

244 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Tarica

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct15°7°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct17°4°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct17°1°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct16°2°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct18°3°
Sat31 Oct17°3°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov16°5°6.1 mm
Mon2 Nov16°4°3.1 mm
Tue3 Nov13°6°9.3 mm

When to go to Tarica

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363228446069727766504233
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°15°15°15°15°15°
Low5°6°6°5°4°4°3°3°4°5°4°5°
Rain (mm)168198244140471881451120121138
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Tarica

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

Nature around Tarica

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 Tarica

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tarica

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 141 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 139 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 148 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 146 km

Towns and villages around Tarica

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

Postal code

02210

Places near Tarica

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tarica?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tarica.
What is the hottest month in Tarica?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Tarica?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tarica?
March is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tarica?
The postal code of Tarica is 02210.