Huayllacayán, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Huayllacayán is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 340. Elevation: 10,732 ft (3,271 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

340 Population 2/sq mi density
10,732 ft Elevation 3,271 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
88.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huayllacayán

Huayllacayán District is one of fifteen districts of the province Bolognesi in Peru.

People

Population340
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain88.5 in/yr
Elevation10,732 ft (3,271 m)
Population340
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation10,732 ft (3,271 m)
Coordinates-10.2450°, -77.4350°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation88.5 inches (2,249 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.8 inches (60 cm)

About Huayllacayán

Huayllacayán is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 340. The city sits at an elevation of 10,732 feet (3,271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Huayllacayán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,732 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation10,732 ft (3,271 m)
Area158.8 sq mi (411.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates10.2450°S, 77.4350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above Peru avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 134 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 116 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 123 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 93 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 127 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 78 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 112 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 69 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 138 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 121 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 122 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 119 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 128 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 145 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 600 140 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 110 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in

Huayllacayán has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Huayllacayán

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 86267 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86804 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86232 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86230 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86712 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20492 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 86822 - - - -
Institución Educativa 86713 Jose Maria Arguedas - - - -
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Airports Near Huayllacayán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Patao Airport-Small Airport
Pativilca Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,614 m (8,577 ft)
Postal Code
02485

🇵🇪 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 Huayllacayán

What is the population of Huayllacayán?

Huayllacayán has a population of 340 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 158.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huayllacayán?

Huayllacayán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.

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