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Quebrada Honda, Peru

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2,433 Population 13/sq mi density
5,892 ft Elevation 1,796 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Quebrada Honda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 130.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,892 ft (1,796 m)
Area187.3 sq mi (485.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-12.6818°N, 72.2777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.3"
243% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 48 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 76 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 123 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 145 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 147 km
Jan 29, 1994 75 km NE of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 109 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 60 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 73 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 142 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 99 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 139 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 104 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 134 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 111 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 143 km
Aug 12, 2010 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru M4.9 80 km
Sep 20, 2012 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru M4.9 140 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 78 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 64 km
Aug 8, 2003 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 7.9 in
February 60°F (16°C) 8.1 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 7.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
November 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 6.4 in

Quebrada Honda has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in July to 61°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.9").

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