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Huachis, Peru

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734 Population 5/sq mi density
10,650 ft Elevation 3,246 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Huachis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,650 ft (3,246 m)
Area159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4099°N, 77.1004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 96 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 146 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 132 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 104 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 133 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 149 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 144 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 142 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 143 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 78 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 90 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 136 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 108 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 138 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 115 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 135 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 131 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 90 km
Feb 25, 2007 18 km SE of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Huachis has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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