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Yanacocha, Peru
Full City Profile
553
Population
12/sq mi density
11,604 ft
Elevation
3,537 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Yanacocha 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 | 11,604 ft (3,537 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.4714°N, 76.5019°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 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in |
Yanacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 39°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.6").