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Weather & Climate in Huasmín, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huasmín has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,324 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,324 ft (2,842 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8376°N, 78.2450°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 64 km | 130 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 125 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 44 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 km S of Soritor, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 2 km S of Soritor, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 146 km | 71 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 114 km | 63 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 127 km | 56 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 48 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 3 km NNW of Rioja, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Huasmín has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.1").