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Weather & Climate in Huántar, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huántar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,014 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,014 ft (3,357 m) |
| Area | 159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4519°N, 77.1752°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 94 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 124 km | 65 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 126 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 74 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 113 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 117 km | 120 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 124 km | 118 km |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 128 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 18 km SE of Tingo María, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 52 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 82 km | 92 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 92 km | 129 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 30 km S of Huarmey, Peru | M4.6 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Sep 10, 2003 | 9 km NE of Churubamba, Peru | M4.6 | 124 km | 134 km |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 6 km N of Pativilca, Peru | M4.6 | 148 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Huántar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.4").