San José de Huarcaya, Peru

Full City Profile

557 Population 3/sq mi density

12,064 ft Elevation 3,677 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

San José de Huarcaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,064 ft (3,677 m)
Area	168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.8269°N, 74.3853°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"

15% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

211 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	123 km
Jan 30, 2012	6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.4	140 km
Apr 5, 1991	21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.3	130 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	12 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	107 km
Feb 18, 2014	10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.9	136 km
May 3, 2005	central Peru	M5.9	124 km
Jul 2, 2012	29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru	M5.7	147 km
Jan 25, 2019	15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru	M5.7	131 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	10 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	65 km
May 27, 2022	14 km SE of Santiago, Peru	M5.5	142 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	22 km
May 12, 2021	1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.5	144 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	131 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	104 km
Aug 3, 2009	27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru	M5.3	130 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	120 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	70 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	6.4 in
February	46°F (8°C)	7.0 in
March	46°F (8°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
June	42°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	42°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	44°F (6°C)	1.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in	Warmest

San José de Huarcaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 41°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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