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Huanca, Peru

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929 Population 1/sq mi density
10,095 ft Elevation 3,077 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Huanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,095 ft (3,077 m)
Area714.8 sq mi (1,851.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0329°N, 71.8779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.65"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

778 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 136 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 109 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 15 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 52 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 142 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 60 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 44 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 139 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 102 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 84 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 87 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 57 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 135 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 138 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 40 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 77 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 118 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 44 km
Aug 25, 2014 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 132 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 27 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 35 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 41 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 84 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 127 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Huanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 50°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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