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Weather & Climate in Huanoquite, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huanoquite experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,115 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,115 ft (3,388 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6828°N, 72.0167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 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 | 67 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 122 km | 126 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 29 km | 92 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 89 km | 91 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 111 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 98 km | 114 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 144 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 95 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 96 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 153 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 70 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 69 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 70 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 90 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in |
Huanoquite has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.2").