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Huancas, Peru

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559 Population 4/sq mi density
10,367 ft Elevation 3,160 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Huancas 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

Elevation10,367 ft (3,160 m)
Area148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4769°N, 73.3722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 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 M7.0 135 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 127 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 117 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 125 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 114 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 125 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 117 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 132 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 103 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 122 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 118 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 103 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 104 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 70 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 133 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 85 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 72 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 125 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 89 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in Warmest
February 61°F (16°C) 7.2 in Wettest
March 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Huancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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