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Huacoy, Peru

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522 Population 3/sq mi density
853 ft Elevation 260 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Huacoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area201.9 sq mi (522.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-11.8562°N, 77.0082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 57 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 98 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 100 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 59 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 94 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 67 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 62 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 47 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 120 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 60 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 33 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 143 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 40 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 144 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 108 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 102 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 72 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 74 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis 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 96 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 90 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 26 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 19 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 29 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 97 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 16 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Huacoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and April the driest (0.0").

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