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Yanacancha, Peru

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586 Population 51/sq mi density
12,536 ft Elevation 3,821 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Yanacancha 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

Elevation12,536 ft (3,821 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates-12.2011°N, 75.3865°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 21, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 139 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 140 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 135 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 44 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 99 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 117 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 143 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 87 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 39 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 142 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 12 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 138 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 55 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 125 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 127 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 68 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 113 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 58 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
March 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Yanacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 39°F in January to 47°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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