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Weather & Climate in Huachón, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huachón has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,102 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,102 ft (3,384 m) |
| Area | 328.7 sq mi (851.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6364°N, 75.9490°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 130 km | 106 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 138 km | 101 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 36 km | 126 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 130 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 103 km | 51 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 73 km | 103 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 36 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Mar 1, 1999 | 51 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 114 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 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
Huachón has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 34°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.8").