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Yanama, Peru

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556 Population 6/sq mi density
12,559 ft Elevation 3,828 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Yanama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,559 ft (3,828 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-9.0209°N, 77.4710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 37 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 135 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 140 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 141 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 140 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 117 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 142 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 131 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 22 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 147 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 142 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 133 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 143 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 140 km
Feb 1, 2023 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 148 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 142 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 115 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 126 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 115 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 35 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.7 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in

Yanama has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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