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Yanahuaya, Peru

Puno · Peru

Yanahuaya is a small town in Puno, Peru with a population of 946. Elevation: 6,375 ft (1,943 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

946 Population 2/sq mi density
6,375 ft Elevation 1,943 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population946
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation6,375 ft (1,943 m)
Population946
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,375 ft (1,943 m)
Coordinates-14.2588°, -69.1693°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePuno
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,323 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yanahuaya

Yanahuaya is a small town in Peru (Puno) with a population of 946. The city sits at an elevation of 6,375 feet (1,943 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Yanahuaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,375 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Peru avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,375 ft (1,943 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2588°N, 69.1693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.1 on May 20, 2024.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 141 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 118 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 107 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 71 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 80 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 144 km
Mar 10, 1996 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru M5.7 146 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 131 km
Aug 8, 1994 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M5.6 99 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 142 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 149 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 137 km
Jan 8, 2016 62 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 124 km
Jul 9, 2001 9 km ESE of Macusani, Peru M4.9 129 km
Aug 28, 2017 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru M4.8 140 km
Aug 13, 2007 3 km NE of Macusani, Peru M4.7 136 km
Oct 17, 2012 51 km NE of Corani, Peru M4.7 141 km
Feb 28, 1995 11 km ENE of Tirapata, Peru M4.7 142 km
Jan 23, 2022 11 km ESE of Corani, Peru M4.6 149 km
Aug 26, 2023 2 km WSW of Conima, Peru M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 7.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 6.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in

Yanahuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Yanahuaya

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 72443
Institución Educativa Yanahuaya
Institución Educativa No. 72575
Institución Educativa No. 72488
Institución Educativa No. 72589
Institución Educativa No. 72476
Institución Educativa No. 72500
Institución Educativa No. 72470
Institución Educativa No. 72471
Institución Educativa No. 72489
Institución Educativa No. 72495
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Clinics in Yanahuaya

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yanahuaya

Airports Near Yanahuaya

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tuichi AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yanahuaya

What is the population of Yanahuaya?

Yanahuaya has a population of 946 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 556.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanahuaya?

Yanahuaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

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