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Huachos, Peru
Huancavelica · Peru
Huachos is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 754. Elevation: 9,009 ft (2,746 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 754 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,009 ft (2,746 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.2200°, -75.5336° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Huancavelica |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.3 inches (1,761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 208.0 inches (528 cm) |
About Huachos
Huachos is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 754. The city sits at an elevation of 9,009 feet (2,746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,009 ft (2,746 m) |
| Area | 1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2200°N, 75.5336°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 117 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in |
Huachos has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in June to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Huachos
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 22095 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22093 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22021 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22097 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Cristobal | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22092 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 22098 | — | — | — | — |
Airports Near Huachos
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Laguna Choclococha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Huachos?
Huachos has a population of 754 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,153.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huachos?
Huachos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.3 inches, with 208.0 inches of snow.