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La Huaca, Peru

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687 Population 2/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
La Huaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area369.6 sq mi (957.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-11.5273°N, 77.1986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 74 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 141 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 60 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 146 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 36 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 77 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 135 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 78 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 96 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 101 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 12 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 137 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 146 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 73 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 114 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 18 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 69 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 80 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 85 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 102 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 52 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 54 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 65 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 105 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 57 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

La Huaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.2") and November the driest (0.0").

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