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Huánuco, Peru
Full City Profile
196,627
Population
3,841/sq mi density
5,889 ft
Elevation
1,795 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Huánuco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9288°N, 76.2399°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in |
Huánuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in January to 64°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").