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Weather & Climate in Huacar, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Huacar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,946 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,946 ft (2,117 m)
Area112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1603°N, 76.2369°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 109 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 88 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 83 km 33 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 87 km 126 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 122 km 51 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 138 km 36 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 142 km 115 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 123 km 103 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 101 km 33 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 106 km 33 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 109 km 35 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 88 km 14 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 87 km 9 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 125 km 27 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 126 km 71 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 95 km 16 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 80 km 113 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 95 km 6 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 115 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 113 km 126 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 600 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
February 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in

Huacar has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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