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Weather & Climate in Huarán, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huarán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°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 9,596 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,596 ft (2,925 m) |
| Area | 155.8 sq mi (403.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3125°N, 72.0284°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 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 | 29 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 59 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 101 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 87 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 131 km | 49 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 118 km | 91 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 90 km | 87 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 107 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 59 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Huarán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.3").