Huanca Huanca, Peru

Full City Profile

853 Population 10/sq mi density

11,713 ft Elevation 3,570 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Huanca Huanca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	41.5°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,713 ft (3,570 m)
Area	86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.9173°N, 74.6106°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"

70% above US avg

Snowfall 35.7"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	116 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	72 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	108 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	90 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	122 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	141 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	35 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	64 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	83 km
Aug 16, 2007	15 km NE of Humay, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	126 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	89 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	26 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	83 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	81 km
Aug 20, 2017	19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru	M5.1	150 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	54 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	148 km
May 13, 2019	16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.0	126 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
March	51°F (11°C)	5.6 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
June	49°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
August	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
September	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
December	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in

Huanca Huanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 41°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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