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Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department
Moquegua Department, Peru

Tolapalca

Tolapalca is a locality in Moquegua Department, Peru, 3,912 m above sea level. It has a population of about 193. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now3°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population193
Local time22:32
16.00° S, 70.65° WElevation 3,912 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code18530
The year in Tolapalcaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low15° / 1°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Tolapalca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

130 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Tolapalca

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

14-day forecast
3°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°3°
Sat31 Oct18°1°
Sun1 Nov18°1°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov17°2°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov17°4°1.1 mm
Wed4 Nov19°5°
Thu5 Nov19°5°
Fri6 Nov18°6°5.6 mm
Sat7 Nov18°4°0.5 mm
Sun8 Nov19°7°0.5 mm

When to go to Tolapalca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262929546566737775726438
High13°13°13°13°13°12°13°14°15°15°15°14°
Low3°3°3°1°-1°-2°-2°-1°-1°1°2°3°
Rain (mm)1301128929653810253464
Wet days1817175320035613

What's on in Tolapalca

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

Nature around Tolapalca

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 Tolapalca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tolapalca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 127 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 57 km
6.5Cerro Verde 15 km ←1964 · 125 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 79 km

Towns and villages around Tolapalca

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

Postal code

18530

Places near Tolapalca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tolapalca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tolapalca.
What is the hottest month in Tolapalca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Tolapalca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tolapalca?
January is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tolapalca?
The postal code of Tolapalca is 18530.