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Weather & Climate in Huancas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huancas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,367 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,367 ft (3,160 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4769°N, 73.3722°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 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 | 135 km | 105 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 127 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 117 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 125 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 125 km | 107 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 117 km | 91 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 103 km | 96 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 87 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 72 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 70 km | 94 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 133 km | 81 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 85 km | 96 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 72 km | 93 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 125 km | 84 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 89 km | 70 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Huancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.7").