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Yauca, Peru

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1,468 Population 4/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Yauca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6611°N, 74.5272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.9"
92% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

690 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 116 km
Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 144 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 20 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 23 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 20 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 75 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 127 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 43 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 97 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 55 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 24 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 108 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 83 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 3 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 32 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 141 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 33 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 39 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 50 km
May 8, 2019 46 km S of San Juan, Peru M5.7 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 116 km
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 144 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 19 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 23 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in

Yauca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and May the driest (0.0").

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