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Weather & Climate in Huancane, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huancane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 14,843 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
33°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,843 ft (4,524 m) |
| Area | 939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.8224°N, 70.8857°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
677 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 120 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 146 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 79 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 65 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 94 km | 123 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 99 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 57 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 90 km | 200 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 135 km | 180 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 104 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 125 km | 212 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 76 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 102 km | 207 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 145 km | 144 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 69 km | 210 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 108 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 87 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 133 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 145 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 161 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 168 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
Huancane has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 33°F in July to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.1").