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Weather & Climate in Huari, Peru

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

Huari 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 10,141 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,141 ft (3,091 m)
Area159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3472°N, 77.1707°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 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 85 km 117 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 131 km 33 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 132 km 65 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 105 km 126 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 143 km 53 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 148 km 115 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 145 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 67 km 29 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 150 km 27 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 96 km 15 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 113 km 120 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 M4.8 139 km 16 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 118 km 118 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 140 km 33 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 145 km 135 km
Feb 25, 2007 18 km SE of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 143 km 52 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 92 km 92 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 136 km 128 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 53 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

Huari 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").

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