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Huariaca, Peru

Pasco · Peru

Huariaca is a small city in Pasco, Peru with a population of 6,175. Elevation: 9,711 ft (2,960 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

6,175 Population 62/sq mi density
9,711 ft Elevation 2,960 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huariaca

Huariaca District is one of thirteen districts of the province Pasco in Peru.

People

Population6,175
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation9,711 ft (2,960 m)
Population6,175
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation9,711 ft (2,960 m)
Coordinates-10.4417°, -76.1903°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePasco
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall133.0 inches (338 cm)

About Huariaca

Huariaca is a small city in Peru (Pasco) with a population of 6,175. The city sits at an elevation of 9,711 feet (2,960 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huariaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,711 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Peru avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,711 ft (2,960 m)
Area99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4417°N, 76.1903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above Peru avg
Snowfall 133.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 140 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 67 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 135 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 75 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 55 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 146 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 120 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 131 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 91 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 83 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 86 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 133 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 104 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 79 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 140 km
Jan 28, 1999 37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 142 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 107 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 108 km
Mar 2, 2005 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru M4.9 136 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
August 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in

Huariaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 34°F in January to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Huariaca

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 34081 Alfonso Ugarte
Institución Educativa No. 34066
Institución Educativa 34125 24 De Junio
Institución Educativa 34065 Francisco Ortega
Alfred Nobel
Institución Educativa Daniel Alcides Carrion
Institución Educativa Antioquia
Institución Educativa 35003 Mariano Melgar
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa 34068 Santa Rosa De Ganish
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Farmers Markets in Huariaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO "REAL DE MINAS"

Restaurants in Huariaca

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aladino
El Sol

Clinics in Huariaca

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huariaca

Gas Stations in Huariaca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Primax

Stadiums & Teams in Huariaca

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Airports Near Huariaca

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUUMedium Airport
Huánuco Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Pozuzo AirportSmall Airport
Ricrán AirportSmall Airport
Vicco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huariaca

What is the population of Huariaca?

Huariaca has a population of 6,175 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 99.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huariaca?

Huariaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches, with 133.0 inches of snow.

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