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Huayo, Peru

Full City Profile

584 Population 28/sq mi density
13,435 ft Elevation 4,095 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Huayo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,435 ft (4,095 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4896°N, 76.3723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 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 M6.3 130 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 84 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 148 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 95 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 57 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 141 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 147 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 104 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 105 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 110 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 122 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 125 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 99 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 127 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 105 km
Mar 2, 2005 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru M4.9 137 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 127 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 130 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 119 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 94 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
February 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in

Huayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 45°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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