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Huancané, Peru

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12,608 ft Elevation 3,843 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Huancané experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2005°N, 69.7631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 64.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 66 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 69 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 109 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 75 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 57 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 127 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 64 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 90 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 93 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 53 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 105 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 75 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 78 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 134 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 128 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 78 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 68 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 72 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 74 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in

Huancané has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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