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Weather & Climate in Huancarama, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huancarama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,767 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,767 ft (2,977 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6453°N, 73.0864°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
182 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 114 km | 105 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 118 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 140 km | 101 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 90 km | 92 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 83 km | 91 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 96 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 65 km | 94 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 49 km | 96 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 139 km | 72 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 69 km | 87 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 74 km | 93 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 70 km | 70 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 57 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 59 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 133 km | 60 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 77 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Huancarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 45°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.5").