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Huanta, Peru

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18,627 Population 216/sq mi density
8,724 ft Elevation 2,659 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Huanta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,724 ft (2,659 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9333°N, 74.2500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 111 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 107 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 104 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 147 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 122 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 85 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 135 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 48 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 28 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 146 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 102 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 30 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 110 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 85 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 117 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 45 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 125 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 87 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in

Huanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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