Sign In Register

Huanuara, Peru

Full City Profile

750 Population 2/sq mi density
10,581 ft Elevation 3,225 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Huanuara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,581 ft (3,225 m)
Area499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3136°N, 70.3222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

909 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 98 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 149 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 129 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 79 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 138 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 88 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 86 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 89 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 64 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 25 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 124 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 113 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 99 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 79 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 150 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 36 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 41 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 146 km
Feb 26, 2002 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru M5.6 127 km
Aug 9, 2001 71 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 91 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 105 km
1715 PERU Earthquake 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 20 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 32 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 74 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 97 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 123 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 157 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in

Huanuara has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →