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Huasahuasi, Peru

Full City Profile

5,146 Population 10/sq mi density
8,980 ft Elevation 2,737 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Huasahuasi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,980 ft (2,737 m)
Area499.1 sq mi (1,292.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-11.2653°N, 75.6472°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 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 M6.3 105 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 136 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 133 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 124 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 146 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 121 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 65 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 62 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 147 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 101 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 119 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 124 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 86 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 59 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 128 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 130 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 96 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 132 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 103 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 82 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Huasahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 41°F in July to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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