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Huancayoc, Peru

Full City Profile

533 Population 12/sq mi density
12,277 ft Elevation 3,742 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Huancayoc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,277 ft (3,742 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-9.5046°N, 76.9976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 22, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 111 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 136 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 134 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 136 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 105 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 138 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 135 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 139 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 93 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 94 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 83 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 125 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 127 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 111 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 102 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 137 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 140 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 83 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 125 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
September 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Huancayoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 41°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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