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Jauja, Peru

Full City Profile

21,057 Population 3,265/sq mi density
11,089 ft Elevation 3,380 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Jauja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,089 ft (3,380 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density3,265/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7758°N, 75.4966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 113 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 146 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 121 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 122 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 118 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 120 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 136 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 143 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 115 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 145 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 53 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 37 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 144 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 37 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 135 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 79 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 143 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 600 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in Warmest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in

Jauja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in January to 51°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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