Huancaya, Peru

Full City Profile

629 Population 98/sq mi density

11,709 ft Elevation 3,569 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Huancaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,709 ft (3,569 m)
Area	6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density	98/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.2034°N, 75.7993°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 239.2"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.79"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 26, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	100 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	115 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	135 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	84 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	122 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	92 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	139 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	62 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	146 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	118 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	110 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	21 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	148 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	98 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	127 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	100 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	44 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	149 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	138 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	38 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	143 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	143 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	142 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	133 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
March	44°F (7°C)	5.6 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in
August	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	42°F (6°C)	1.2 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in
December	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in

Huancaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 41°F in June to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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