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Huancane, Peru

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7,831 Population 8/sq mi density
14,843 ft Elevation 4,524 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Huancane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,843 ft (4,524 m)
Area939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8224°N, 70.8857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

677 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 M7.2 120 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 146 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 79 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 65 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 94 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 99 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 57 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 90 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 93 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 135 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 104 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 125 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 106 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 76 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 102 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 145 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 69 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 122 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 112 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 80 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 87 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 104 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 133 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 145 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 161 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 168 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
June 34°F (1°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 33°F (0°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in
September 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Huancane has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 33°F in July to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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