Humahuaca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Humahuaca
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 Humahuaca
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Jujuy |
| Department | Humahuaca |
| Elevation | 3,012 m (9,882 ft) |
| Population
(2001 census)
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| • Total | 11,369 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
Y4630
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| Dialing code | +54 3887 |
Humahuaca is a small city in the Jujuy area of Argentina. It is a very special place. In 2003, UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site. This means it has great cultural or natural importance.
About 11,369 people live in Humahuaca. It is the main town in the Humahuaca Department. The city is famous for its location in the Quebrada de Humahuaca. This is a colorful valley in the central Andes mountains.
Humahuaca is north of other towns like Tilcara and Purmamarca. In the middle of the town, there is a church tower. It has a clock that chimes at noon. When it chimes, a small door opens. A figure of Saint Francisco Solano comes out and makes the sign of the cross.
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Understanding Humahuaca's Climate
Humahuaca has a cool, dry climate. It's like a cold desert. There are two main seasons here.
Summer Weather in Humahuaca
Summers are mild, from December to March. You might see occasional thunderstorms during these months.
Winter Weather in Humahuaca
Winters cover the rest of the year. They are cool and very clear. There is almost no rain. Mornings are freezing cold because the city is very high up. Even though afternoons are warm all year, the high altitude makes mornings chilly.
| Climate data for Humahuaca (1961-1970) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.9 (89.4) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.5 (85.1) |
27.7 (81.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.1 (80.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.5 (86.9) |
31.9 (89.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.6 (74.5) |
23.4 (74.1) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.2 (73.8) |
21.5 (70.7) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.8 (74.8) |
22.5 (72.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.1 (59.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.1 (57.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
10.2 (50.4) |
8.4 (47.1) |
7.5 (45.5) |
9.4 (48.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.0 (55.4) |
13.7 (56.7) |
14.6 (58.3) |
12.0 (53.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
8.5 (47.3) |
6.6 (43.9) |
2.9 (37.2) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
0.7 (33.3) |
2.9 (37.2) |
5.6 (42.1) |
7.7 (45.9) |
2.9 (37.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 3.2 (37.8) |
1.4 (34.5) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
−13.9 (7.0) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−13.9 (7.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 40 (1.6) |
48 (1.9) |
26 (1.0) |
4 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (0.0) |
1 (0.0) |
1 (0.0) |
18 (0.7) |
34 (1.3) |
173 (6.7) |
| Average precipitation days | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3 | 5 | 25.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 62 | 65 | 63 | 55 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 46 | 56 | 62 | 53 |
| Source: Secretaria de Mineria | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Humahuaca
- Uña Ramos (1933-2014) was a composer. He was also a Quena (Kena) player. He was born right here in Humahuaca.
Movies Filmed in Humahuaca
- Verónico Cruz (1988) was filmed in this city.
See also
In Spanish: Humahuaca para niños
