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Yanahuara, Peru

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7,779 ft Elevation 2,371 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Yanahuara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,779 ft (2,371 m)
Area251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-16.3864°N, 71.5400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

812 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 M7.6 141 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 91 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 123 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 33 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 50 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 109 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 147 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 144 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 84 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 136 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 131 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 100 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 137 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 135 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 126 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 141 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 142 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 130 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 88 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 22 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 75 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 78 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 88 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 137 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 143 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
February 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in Wettest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in

Yanahuara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 55°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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