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Weather & Climate in Hualgayoc, Peru

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

Hualgayoc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,998 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,998 ft (3,657 m)
Area203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7643°N, 78.6069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 99 km 130 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 126 km 64 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 146 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 84 km 41 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 108 km 71 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 123 km 56 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 122 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 149 km 63 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 140 km 73 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 150 km 65 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 146 km 55 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 54 km 125 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 114 km 33 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 127 km 64 km
Sep 10, 1999 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.5 147 km 33 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 44 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 144 km 33 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 132 km 33 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 99 km 33 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 99 km 100 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Hualgayoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 53°F in June to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.1").

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