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Weather & Climate in Huancabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huancabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,362 ft (1,939 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.2386°N, 79.4506°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 134 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 126 km | 64 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 62 km | 67 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 49 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 43 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 132 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 71 km | 44 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 53 km | 32 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 115 km | 92 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 83 km | 83 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 109 km | 61 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 125 km | 41 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Loja, Ecuador | M4.8 | 136 km | 100 km |
| Nov 6, 1999 | 12 km N of San Martin, Peru | M4.8 | 134 km | 45 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru | M4.8 | 76 km | 87 km |
| Oct 28, 1995 | 8 km WSW of Las Lomas, Peru | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 74 km |
| Feb 6, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Las Lomas, Peru | M4.8 | 149 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in |
Huancabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in June to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and September the driest (1.7").