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Weather & Climate in Huaylillas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huaylillas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,749 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,749 ft (2,362 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1868°N, 77.3449°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 116 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 80 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 135 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 62 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 126 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 96 km | 29 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 106 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 118 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 145 km | 53 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 42 km | 48 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 120 km | 129 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru | M4.7 | 131 km | 41 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 122 km | 28 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 69 km | 63 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 51 km | 67 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Huaylillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 46°F in January to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").