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Weather & Climate in Huambo, Peru

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

Huambo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,260 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,260 ft (3,432 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6795°N, 74.1916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 122 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 33 km 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 120 km 101 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 146 km 31 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 36 km 107 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 66 km 96 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 47 km 101 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 127 km 10 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 65 km 81 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 99 km 72 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 91 km 94 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 75 km 109 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 79 km 93 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 71 km 84 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 124 km 70 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 110 km 60 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 122 km 87 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 95 km 108 km
Jan 31, 2022 15 km SSW of Tambo, Peru M5.0 141 km 72 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 47 km 80 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 7.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Huambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 43°F in July to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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