Huayhuay, Peru

Full City Profile

1,130 Population 21/sq mi density

13,031 ft Elevation 3,972 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Huayhuay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	45.6°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,031 ft (3,972 m)
Area	55.1 sq mi (142.8 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.7235°N, 75.9051°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 126.6"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.80"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	69 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	141 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	122 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	75 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	119 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	103 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	143 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	91 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	128 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	89 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	42 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	121 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	127 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	68 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	142 km
Apr 10, 2013	2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.1	127 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	140 km
May 7, 1997	1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis 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	95 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	144 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	134 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	137 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	123 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	137 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
March	43°F (6°C)	5.7 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
June	40°F (4°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
August	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
September	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
October	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in

Huayhuay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 40°F in January to 44°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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