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Weather & Climate in Huarapa, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Huarapa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,393 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,393 ft (2,863 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7704°N, 76.2068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 71 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 119 km 33 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 147 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 101 km 33 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 129 km 126 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 148 km 103 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 117 km 40 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 118 km 126 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 128 km 51 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 125 km 33 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 80 km 35 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 145 km 36 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 128 km 33 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 101 km 14 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 99 km 115 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 148 km 103 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 120 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 115 km 38 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 84 km 27 km
Jan 13, 1997 34 km SSE of San Alejandro, Peru M5.0 145 km 126 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
August 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in

Huarapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.8").

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