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Huachón, Peru

Full City Profile

1,221 Population 4/sq mi density
11,102 ft Elevation 3,384 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Huachón has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,102 ft (3,384 m)
Area328.7 sq mi (851.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6364°N, 75.9490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 133.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 130 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 35 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 56 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 138 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 36 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 148 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 127 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 148 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 117 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 103 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 59 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 64 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 68 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 73 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 140 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 139 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 113 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 59 km
Mar 1, 1999 51 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 135 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 6.6 in Wettest
March 46°F (8°C) 6.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
August 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Warmest

Huachón has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 34°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.8").

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