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Yacango, Peru

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951 Population 1/sq mi density
6,916 ft Elevation 2,108 meters
91°F Avg Temperature 33°C
Yacango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 91°F (33°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average90.6°F
68% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,916 ft (2,108 m)
Area781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-17.0940°N, 70.8649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

770 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 138 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 68 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 110 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 141 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 112 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 123 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 150 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 143 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 67 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 116 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 142 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 86 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 98 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 134 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 142 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 98 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 115 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 22 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 113 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 88 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 102 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 53 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 54 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 72 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 135 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 180 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 183 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 0.6 in
February 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in Wettest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in

Yacango has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 58°F in June to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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