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Huanchán, Peru
Full City Profile
547
Population
1/sq mi density
12,726 ft
Elevation
3,879 meters
36°F
Avg Temperature
2°C
Huanchán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,726 ft (3,879 m) |
| Area | 398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9427°N, 76.4917°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 132 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in |
Huanchán has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 34°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.7").