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Huaripampa, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Huaripampa is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 331. Elevation: 9,810 ft (2,990 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

331 Population 3/sq mi density
9,810 ft Elevation 2,990 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
105.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population331
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain105.4 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Population331
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Coordinates-8.9517°, -77.8149°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation105.4 inches (2,678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huaripampa

Huaripampa is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 331. The city sits at an elevation of 9,810 feet (2,990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huaripampa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,810 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,810 ft (2,990 m)
Area120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9517°N, 77.8149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.4"
177% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 20 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 121 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 149 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 138 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 136 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 136 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 106 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 148 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 109 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 138 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 110 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 109 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 117 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 17 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 125 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 127 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 113 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 107 km
May 19, 1997 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 125 km
Feb 1, 2023 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 41 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 112 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
February 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in

Huaripampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in August to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Huaripampa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 87009
I.E 86771 Virgen De La Asuncion
Institución Educativa 86505 Oscar Torres Velasquez
Institución Educativa 86556 Mario Agusto Soriano Infante
Institución Educativa 86506 Amadeo Gadea Landavery
Institución Educativa No. 86772
Institución Educativa No. 86555
Institución Educativa 86807 Divino Maestro
Institución Educativa 86506 Amadeo Gadea Landavery
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Museums in Huaripampa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz
Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante
Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera

Libraries in Huaripampa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera0.0

Farmers Markets in Huaripampa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz
Mercado Central de Caraz
Mercado de Flores - Caraz
Mercado La Explanada de Caraz
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Río Llullán

Restaurants in Huaripampa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polleria Missel

Clinics in Huaripampa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Stadiums & Teams in Huaripampa

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Airports Near Huaripampa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHMMedium Airport
Caraz AirportSmall Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport
Urpay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huaripampa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica de Santa Cruz
Iglesia De Dios Del Peru Huancarhuaz Santa Cruz - Caraz
Templo Central en Huancarhuaz de la Iglesia de Dios del Perú

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 Huaripampa

What is the population of Huaripampa?

Huaripampa has a population of 331 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huaripampa?

Huaripampa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.4 inches.

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