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Huántar, Peru

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859 Population 5/sq mi density
11,014 ft Elevation 3,357 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Huántar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,014 ft (3,357 m)
Area159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-9.4519°N, 77.1752°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 94 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 140 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 124 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 113 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 140 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 74 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 84 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 117 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 124 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 147 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 141 km
Feb 25, 2007 18 km SE of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 144 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 82 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 92 km
Jul 19, 2023 30 km S of Huarmey, Peru M4.6 146 km
Sep 10, 2003 9 km NE of Churubamba, Peru M4.6 124 km
Oct 15, 2024 6 km N of Pativilca, Peru M4.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
February 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
September 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Huántar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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