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Weather & Climate in Huarmaca, Peru

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

Huarmaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-5.5658°N, 79.5219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 141 km 34 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 125 km 64 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 60 km 67 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 142 km 43 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 132 km 62 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 148 km 40 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 81 km 44 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 96 km 68 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 138 km 42 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 72 km 32 km
Oct 3, 2003 3 km W of Vice, Peru M4.9 144 km 113 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 135 km 61 km
Mar 22, 2014 5 km WSW of Vice, Peru M4.9 146 km 37 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 92 km 41 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 106 km 83 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 123 km 74 km
Nov 6, 1999 12 km N of San Martin, Peru M4.8 137 km 45 km
Oct 28, 1995 8 km WSW of Las Lomas, Peru M4.8 132 km 33 km
Jun 18, 2011 33 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 133 km 70 km
Apr 6, 2021 10 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M4.8 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in

Huarmaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.3").

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