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Huanchaco, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Huanchaco is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3 ft Elevation 1 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huanchaco

Huanchaco

Huanchaco is a popular seaside resort city in province of Trujillo, Peru. Huanchaco is known for its surf breaks, its caballitos de totora and its ceviche, and is near the ancient ruins of Chan Chan. Huanchaco was approved as a World Surfing Reserve by the organization Save The Waves Coalition in 2012 This historic town is part of the tourist circuit called the "Moche Route" or "Ruta Moche".

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates-8.0814°, -79.1191°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huanchaco

Huanchaco is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Huanchaco

Huanchaco has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Sep (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.1° 2.5
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 19.5° / 26.2° 3.2
Mar 22.7°C / 73°F 19.6° / 25.8° 5.2
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 17.5° / 23.4° 0.5
May 19.5°C / 67°F 16.7° / 22.4° 0.9
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 16.2° / 21.5° 0.3
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 15.8° / 20.6° 0.4
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.2° 0.0
Sep 17.4°C / 63°F 14.7° / 20° 0.5
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.3° 0.2
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 15.9° / 21.8° 0.4
Dec 20°C / 68°F 16.6° / 23.3° 5.0
Huanchaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area214.2 sq mi (554.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-8.0814°N, 79.1191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 90 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 98 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 83 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 126 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 100 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 142 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 99 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 96 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 139 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 96 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 60 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 100 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 83 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 112 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 138 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 148 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 96 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 132 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 129 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Huanchaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Huanchaco

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adita Zannier De Murgia
Manuel's Spanish and English School
Eco surf station
Boquerón Surf School
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa 80034 Maria Del Socorro
Institución Educativa Nuevo Milenio
Institución Educativa La Alameda
Institución Educativa Maria Jose
Institución Educativa Nuevo Renacer Mitac
Institución Educativa Mundo En Accion
Institución Educativa Villa Valdivia
Onechako Surf school
Institución Educativa Corporacion De Educacion Popular
Institución Educativa San Jose Del Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa 80033 Jose Olaya Balandra
Institución Educativa Pitagoras
Institución Educativa Deán Saavedra
Institución Educativa Los Diamantes
Institución Educativa Sinai
Las Lomas, Institución Educativa No. 81766
The Wave Surf School
Muchik Surf
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Radio Stations near Huanchaco

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Peru folk radio MP3 128 kbps
Frecuencia 100 101.9 cumbia peruana, latin pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo variety AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Huanchaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Emancipación
Casa Urquiaga
Catedralicio
Ex Museo de Chiclín
Huaca La Esmeralda
Museo Arqueologico
Museo Chiquitayac
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Urm Max Lois
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chavez
Museo de Chiclín
Museo de Cultura Moche
Museo de Juguete
Museo de sitio Chan Chan
Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez
Museo Huacas de Moche
Palacio Iturregui

Libraries in Huanchaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal No 10.0
Biblioteca Sandoval0.0
Biblioteca Upao0.0
Biblioteca Upao0.0

Farmers Markets in Huanchaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ACOMINAR
ASCOMAPAAT
Avi Muchica
Avi Muchica
Avicola Laura
Avicola Laura
Caja Trujillo
Centro Comercial de Cartavio
José Faustino Sanchez Carrión
La Hermelinda
Malvinas
Mercado
Mercado 16 de Enero
Mercado 28 de Julio
Mercado Bufalo Barreto
Mercado Central
Mercado de Chiclín
Mercado de Chiquitoy
Mercado de Moche
Mercado Huanchaco
Mercado Indoamericano
Mercado Jesus de Nazareth
Mercado Jesus de Nazareth
Mercado la leña
Mercado La Noria
Mercado La Victoria
Mercado La Victoria
Mercado Las Capullanas
Mercado Luz del Sol
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Mayorista El Milagro
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Ovalo Papal
Mercado Santa Isabel
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Santa Rosa
Mercado Santa Veronica
Mercado Santo Dominguito
Mercado Santo Dominguito
Mercado Unión
Mercado Villa Real
Mercado Zonal El Cortijo
Mercado Zonal Francisco Morales Bermúdez
Mercado Zonal Jerusalén
Mercado zonal Nazaret
Nuevo Mercado Covicorte
Nuevo Mercado La Unión
Parada de Cartavio
Terminal Pesquero
Terminal Pesquero

Hotels in Huanchaco

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATMA
Boqueman Hotel
Caballito de Totora
Club Colonial
El Ancla
Fremiott
Hamar Hotel
Hostal La Rivera
Hotel Mamá Tina
Hotel Sol de Huanchaco
Plaza's Hotel
Southamerica Hostel

Restaurants in Huanchaco

72 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abacaxi
Are y Mar
Bassano Market
Bassano Pizzeria
Big Ben
Blue Mar
bodega don tato
Bolivar
Brasa Roja
Brisas del Mar
Casa Tere
Cheatday
Chick n Roll
Club Colonial
Cocos Beach
De la Ola
El Bunker Marino
El Capi
El Carmen
El chalan
El Erizo
El Mordisco
El Paisa
El Peñon
El Pescadito
El Rey 1
El Rey 2
El Sebas Chicken
El Sombrero
El Tambo-Inn
El Tramboyo
El Venezolano
Green Heart
Hospedaje My Friend
Hotel Mamá Tina
Huanchaco beach
Inka surf
Jungle Bar Bily
Koko's Restaurant
La Esquina
La Estación
Luz de Mar Restaurant
Manos Norteñas
Mar Azul
Mar Y Arena
Marcia
Menú Land
Mi Casa Thai
Mococho
Molle Cocina Verde / Wasihome
Muelle del Kcht Delfín
Otra Cosa
Paradise
Picantería chanito
Picantería La Pachita
Pollería la Barra
Poseidón
Quincha y Adobe
Restaurant Bodeguita Jesus
Restaurant El Anzuelo
Restaurant Estrella Marina
Restaurante Marea Alta
Sabes
Sabor e Arte
Sol y Arena
Surfer Burger
Sushi umi
The Lighthouse - Kabobs & Wings
Trattoria Violeta
Tunki Chinese Restaurant
tutta pizza
Viña Del Mar

Cafes in Huanchaco

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Ucumari
Chocolate Café
Crepes Sol
Dulce Fantasía
Dulce Nelly
Hospedaje Casa de Reposo El Boqueron
Mediterraneo
Panadería Argolini
Sol Cafe
Super Ricos Helados

Clinics in Huanchaco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Huanchaco

Bus Stations in Huanchaco

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Huanchaco
Estación Huanchaco

Gyms in Huanchaco

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATMA Yoga Huanchaco

Stadiums & Teams in Huanchaco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huanchaco

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Camposol Chao AirportSmall Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Pacasmayo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Huanchaco

63 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alto Moche
Aranjuez
Arcángel
Bellavista
Centro de Atención Primaria II Laredo
Centro de Fisioterapai Cenfis
Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria El Porvenir
Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria Trujillo Dra. Frida Alayza
Centro Médico Especializado
Centro Médico Evaluamedic
Centro Medico Peruano Americano
Centro Médico San Antonio
Centro Medico Santa Fe
Centro Médico Trujillo
Clinica de Salud Lusni
Clínica Materno Infantil del Norte
Clinica Namoc
Clínica Rodriguez
Clinica Sausacocha
Clínica Suárez
Club de Leones - Centro de Salud
Consultario Medico
Consultorio Medico Ecografico San Andres
Esca Vac
Fisher
Fisio Palmer
Fisiocen
Fito Sana
Funegra
Hogar de Rehabilitacion
Humanidad Salud
Laboratorio Libertad
Lipocenter Woman
Los Jardines
Médica
Medical Center
Medicentro Arcángel
Medicina Fetal
Mental Comunitaria San Crispin
Móvil Medic
Mund Diabetic
Nursing Center Elsa
Odontologica odontolife
Oftalmedic
Oftalmocenter
Ozono Salud Cuba-Perú
Pediagyn
Plaza Medic
Policlínico Los Ángeles
Posta Medica
Prontto salud
Puesto de Salud Manuel Arévalo
Puesto de Salud San Pedro - Las Delicias
Puesto de Salud Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo
Raiologica Especializada Del Norte
Respira Mejor
Saam Salud
sagrada familia
Seraphis
Tecnosalud
Villareal
Virgen de la Puerta
Wichanzao

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huanchaco

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia el Salvador
Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Huanchaco?

Huanchaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.

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