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Weather & Climate in Huayo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huayo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,435 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,435 ft (4,095 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.4896°N, 76.3723°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 130 km | 106 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 128 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 57 km | 126 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 51 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 103 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.0 | 125 km | 71 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru | M4.9 | 137 km | 122 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 16 km W of Sayán, Peru | M4.9 | 130 km | 77 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 119 km | 113 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M4.8 | 94 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in |
Huayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 45°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").