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San Juan de Huirpacancha, Peru

Huancavelica · Peru

San Juan de Huirpacancha is a small town in Huancavelica, Peru with a population of 583. Elevation: 12,392 ft (3,777 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

583 Population 14/sq mi density
12,392 ft Elevation 3,777 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
35.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population583
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation12,392 ft (3,777 m)
Population583
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation12,392 ft (3,777 m)
Coordinates-13.9564°, -75.2387°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuancavelica
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation35.9 inches (912 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan de Huirpacancha

San Juan de Huirpacancha is a small town in Peru (Huancavelica) with a population of 583. The city sits at an elevation of 12,392 feet (3,777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San Juan de Huirpacancha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,392 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,392 ft (3,777 m)
Area41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9564°N, 75.2387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 125 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 49 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 102 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 42 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 96 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 99 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 117 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 126 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 110 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 111 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 148 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 45 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 126 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 148 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 95 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 82 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 65 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 110 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 S. PERU Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 30 142 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 125 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in

San Juan de Huirpacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in San Juan de Huirpacancha

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 36791 Potaca
Institución Educativa No. 22220
Institución Educativa Libertador Simon Bolivar
Institución Educativa No. 22166
Institución Educativa No. 22200
Institución Educativa No. 22162
Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres
Institución Educativa No. 22204
Institución Educativa No. 22219
Institución Educativa No. 22167
Institución Educativa No. 22493
Institución Educativa No. 22202
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Stadiums & Teams in San Juan de Huirpacancha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Juan de Huirpacancha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Dunas AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,656 m (11,995 ft)
Postal Code
09630

🇵🇪 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 San Juan de Huirpacancha

What is the population of San Juan de Huirpacancha?

San Juan de Huirpacancha has a population of 583 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan de Huirpacancha?

San Juan de Huirpacancha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.

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