Huancullani, Peru

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2,466 Population 33/sq mi density

12,956 ft Elevation 3,949 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Huancullani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 55.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	48.2°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,956 ft (3,949 m)
Area	74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²)
Population Density	33/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.6298°N, 69.3218°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 55.5"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.70"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

583 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	148 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	99 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	120 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	55 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	120 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	119 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	85 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	109 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	83 km
May 30, 2004	18 km W of Camilaca, Peru	M5.5	147 km
May 24, 2022	42 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.5	114 km
May 12, 2021	2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.4	106 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	83 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	101 km
Jul 25, 2004	76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.4	113 km
Mar 4, 1998	60 km E of Estique, Peru	M5.3	101 km
Oct 26, 2003	10 km NE of Palca, Peru	M5.3	134 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	99 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	61 km
Dec 1, 1998	71 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.3	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (112 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	112 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	120 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	130 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	163 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	165 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	6.2 in
March	49°F (10°C)	4.8 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
June	42°F (6°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	46°F (8°C)	0.2 in
August	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
September	47°F (8°C)	1.4 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
December	50°F (10°C)	4.8 in

Huancullani has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 42°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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