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Huallanca, Peru

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5,064 Population 152/sq mi density
11,611 ft Elevation 3,539 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Huallanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 163.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,611 ft (3,539 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8980°N, 76.9409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 163.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 149 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 144 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 147 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 144 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 125 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 140 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 129 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 147 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 50 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 101 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 124 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 144 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 139 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 132 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 146 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 145 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 118 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 75 km
Feb 1, 2011 2 km SW of Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui, Peru M4.7 113 km
Aug 3, 1994 19 km NNW of Carhuamayo, Peru M4.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 144 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Huallanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 47°F in June to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.6").

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