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Weather & Climate in Huaranchal, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huaranchal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 350 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 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,694 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,694 ft (2,345 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6833°N, 78.4500°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 76 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 117 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 73 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 64 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 150 km | 68 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 60 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 102 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 82 km | 106 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 134 km | 54 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 92 km | 48 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 133 km | 70 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 99 km | 63 km |
| May 25, 2019 | 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 71 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 99 km | 125 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 129 km | 75 km |
| May 8, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 95 km | 71 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 73 km | 55 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 93 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in |
Huaranchal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").