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Huancabamba, Peru

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2,492 Population 17/sq mi density
11,919 ft Elevation 3,633 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Huancabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,919 ft (3,633 m)
Area148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7338°N, 73.3502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 144 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 99 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 110 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 143 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 93 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 118 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 121 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 97 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 124 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 84 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 100 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 89 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 71 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 82 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 128 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 42 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 139 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 61 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Warmest
February 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 6.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in

Huancabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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