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Huaylas, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Huaylas is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 576. Elevation: 9,501 ft (2,896 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huaylas
Huaylas ist eine Kleinstadt in der Provinz Huaylas in der Region Ancash in einem Seitental des Callejón de Huaylas in der Westkordillere im nordwestlichen Peru. Huaylas ist Verwaltungssitz des gleichnamigen Distrikts.
People
Climate
| Population | 576 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,501 ft (2,896 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.8723°, -77.8930° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.4 inches (2,678 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Huaylas
Huaylas is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 576. The city sits at an elevation of 9,501 feet (2,896 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,501 ft (2,896 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8723°N, 77.8930°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 53 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 106 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in |
Huaylas has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Huaylas
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Santa Isabel de Huaylas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86507 Santa Rosa De Lima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tecnico Industrial | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Isabel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86490 Ramon Castilla Marquezado | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86529 Alfonso Ugarte | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 86484 Emiliano Haro Collas | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Huaylas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante | ||||
| Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera |
Libraries in Huaylas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Augusto Alba Herrera | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Huaylas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Campo Ferial de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Central de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado de Flores - Caraz | |||||
| Mercado La Explanada de Caraz | |||||
| Mercado Río Llullán |
Hotels in Huaylas
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huaylas
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Huaylas
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Huaylas
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huaylas
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huaylas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Huaylas
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport | ATA | Medium Airport |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Caraz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tulpo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Urpay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huaylas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Huaylas |
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What is the population of Huaylas?
Huaylas has a population of 576 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 120.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huaylas?
Huaylas 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.