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Weather & Climate in Huancapallac, Peru

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

Huancapallac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 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 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,383 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8941°N, 76.4146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 97 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 123 km 33 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 120 km 126 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 112 km 33 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 146 km 51 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 129 km 126 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 142 km 40 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 115 km 14 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 133 km 33 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 122 km 115 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 137 km 33 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 107 km 35 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 108 km 27 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 139 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 117 km 9 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 140 km 38 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 106 km 6 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 106 km 16 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 58 km 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 101 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
February 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in

Huancapallac has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 34°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.7").

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