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Huicungo, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Huicungo is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 6,757. Elevation: 988 ft (301 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

6,757 Population 1/sq mi density
988 ft Elevation 301 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
63.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Huicungo

Huicungo District is one of five districts of the province Mariscal Cáceres in Peru.

People

Population6,757
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain63.6 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Population6,757
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Coordinates-7.3186°, -76.7756°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation63.6 inches (1,615 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huicungo

Huicungo is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 6,757. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet (301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Huicungo

Huicungo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 172.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 148.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 148.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 109.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 75.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 149.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 139.8
Huicungo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Peru avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation988 ft (301 m)
Area5,486.5 sq mi (14,210.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3186°N, 76.7756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"
67% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 148 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 123 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 150 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 106 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 150 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 135 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 145 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 145 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 60 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 141 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 139 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 82 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 5 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 38 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 144 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 124 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 114 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 148 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest

Huicungo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Huicungo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 0460 Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa 0445 Francisco Javier Pastor Ramos
Institución Educativa 0424 Miguel Grau Seminario
Institución Educativa No. 446
Institución Educativa Cahuide
Institución Educativa 0419 Antero Caballero Rengifo
Institución Educativa 0418 Victor M. Perez Morales
Institución Educativa No. 1314
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Clinics in Huicungo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Huicungo

Stadiums & Teams in Huicungo

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Airports Near Huicungo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Pachiza AirportSmall Airport
Pias AirportSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Huicungo

What is the population of Huicungo?

Huicungo has a population of 6,757 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,486.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huicungo?

Huicungo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.6 inches.

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