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Yanacancha, Peru
Full City Profile
24,105
Population
242/sq mi density
14,265 ft
Elevation
4,348 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Yanacancha 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. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.
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 | 14,265 ft (4,348 m) |
| Area | 99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6659°N, 76.2553°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in |
Yanacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 42°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.7").