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Huancaray, Peru

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409 Population 6/sq mi density
9,570 ft Elevation 2,917 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Huancaray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,570 ft (2,917 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7586°N, 73.5275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

199 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 94 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 91 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 130 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 107 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 137 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 112 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 101 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 105 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 68 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 113 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 87 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 96 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 88 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 38 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 120 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 128 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 125 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 37 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in Wettest
March 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Huancaray has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 42°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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