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Weather & Climate in Huanchán, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huanchán 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 12,726 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,726 ft (3,879 m) |
| Area | 398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9427°N, 76.4917°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 106 km | 128 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 118 km | 126 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 126 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 130 km | 115 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 35 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 67 km | 113 km |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 10 km SW of Oxapampa, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 103 km | 120 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 132 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in |
Huanchán has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 34°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.7").