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Huata, Peru

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228 Population 2/sq mi density
8,806 ft Elevation 2,684 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Huata 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. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation8,806 ft (2,684 m)
Area120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0161°N, 77.8608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.4"
177% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 113 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 29 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 144 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 141 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 131 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 128 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 99 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 131 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 101 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 131 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 101 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 143 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 144 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 101 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 22 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 117 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 122 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 111 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 111 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 38 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 105 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
February 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Huata has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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