Huantán, Peru

Full City Profile

549 Population 48/sq mi density

10,787 ft Elevation 3,288 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Huantán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	41.0°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,787 ft (3,288 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density	48/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.4567°N, 75.8121°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 4, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	134 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	119 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	139 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	149 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	103 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	132 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	108 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	148 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	112 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	81 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	115 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	106 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	45 km
Jun 15, 2009	11 km N of San Clemente, Peru	M5.4	128 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	115 km
Aug 16, 2007	55 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	133 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	48 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	121 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	134 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	149 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	145 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	139 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	145 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	138 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	5.1 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
March	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
June	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
October	42°F (5°C)	2.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
December	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in

Huantán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 39°F in January to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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