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Weather & Climate in Huanca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huanca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,095 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,095 ft (3,077 m) |
| Area | 714.8 sq mi (1,851.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0329°N, 71.8779°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
778 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 136 km | 128 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 109 km | 87 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 15 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 52 km | 136 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 142 km | 186 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 60 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 139 km | 111 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 84 km | 121 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 87 km | 121 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 135 km | 98 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 77 km | 112 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru | M5.5 | 118 km | 93 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 44 km | 20 km |
| Aug 25, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 109 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 35 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 84 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 127 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Huanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 50°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").