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Huacho, Peru
Full City Profile
557
Population
5/sq mi density
9,455 ft
Elevation
2,882 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Huacho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,455 ft (2,882 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3063°N, 77.9505°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 34 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 94 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in |
Huacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").