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Weather & Climate in Huangashanga, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huangashanga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,797 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,797 ft (3,291 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8649°N, 78.2873°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 65 km | 130 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 145 km | 125 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 25 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 64 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 48 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 115 km | 63 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 129 km | 56 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 71 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 117 km | 55 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 18 km | 125 km |
| Mar 4, 1991 | 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru | M4.5 | 147 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Huangashanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.1").