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Weather & Climate in Huanchuy, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huanchuy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 95.2 sq mi (246.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3612°N, 78.1536°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 121 km | 45 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 119 km | 59 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 68 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 79 km | 117 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 124 km | 47 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 129 km | 34 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 38 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.5 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 36 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 51 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 93 km | 50 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 109 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 63 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 89 km | 65 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 52 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 99 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 55 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 94 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 57 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 73 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Huanchuy has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").