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Weather & Climate in Huatasani, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huatasani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,005 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,005 ft (3,964 m) |
| Area | 206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.0596°N, 69.8015°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 55 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 54 km | 267 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 69 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 108 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 57 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 116 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 77 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 105 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 82 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 48 km | 210 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 91 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 74 km | 184 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 197 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 71 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 79 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 114 km | 202 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 88 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 264 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 203 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Huatasani has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").