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Provincia de Caylloma
Provincia de Caylloma
Arequipa, Peru

Tarucamarca

Tarucamarca is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 4,163 m above sea level. It has a population of about 246. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now2°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population246
Local time00:35
15.14° S, 71.57° WElevation 4,163 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04185
The year in Tarucamarcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low13° / -1°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Tarucamarca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

202 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Tarucamarca

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct16°2°6 mm
Mon26 Oct13°2°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct14°-2°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°-2°1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°-2°
Fri30 Oct17°-2°
Sat31 Oct15°0°
Sun1 Nov15°0°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov16°1°2 mm

When to go to Tarucamarca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score202122465857626663564826
High12°12°12°11°11°10°11°12°12°13°13°13°
Low1°1°1°0°-3°-4°-4°-4°-3°-1°0°1°
Rain (mm)20218115552107514244057116
Wet days1919175211035714

What's on in Tarucamarca

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

Nature around Tarucamarca

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 Tarucamarca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tarucamarca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 140 km
6.5Huambo 41 km ←1984 · 117 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 141 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Tarucamarca

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

Postal code

04185

Places near Tarucamarca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tarucamarca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tarucamarca.
What is the hottest month in Tarucamarca?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Tarucamarca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tarucamarca?
January is the wettest month with about 202 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tarucamarca?
The postal code of Tarucamarca is 04185.