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Huacllán, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Huacllán is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 332. Elevation: 9,888 ft (3,014 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

332 Population 2/sq mi density
9,888 ft Elevation 3,014 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
88.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huacllán

Huacllán

Aija is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Aija in the region Ancash, on the west side of the Cordillera Negra.

People

Population332
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain88.5 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation9,888 ft (3,014 m)
Population332
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,888 ft (3,014 m)
Coordinates-9.7979°, -77.6755°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation88.5 inches (2,249 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.8 inches (60 cm)

About Huacllán

Huacllán is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 332. The city sits at an elevation of 9,888 feet (3,014 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huacllán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,888 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,888 ft (3,014 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7979°N, 77.6755°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above Peru avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 139 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 116 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 111 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 95 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 121 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 115 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 133 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 118 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 94 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 95 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 142 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 129 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 57 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 124 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 110 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 82 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 124 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 92 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 58 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 149 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
February 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in

Huacllán has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Huacllán

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86161
Institución Educativa No. 86152
Institución Educativa No. 86173
Institución Educativa No. 86710
Institución Educativa No. 86916
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Farmers Markets in Huacllán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Huacllán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huacllán

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,147 m (10,325 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huacllán

What is the population of Huacllán?

Huacllán has a population of 332 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huacllán?

Huacllán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.

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