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Yaután, Peru

Full City Profile

2,446 Population 18/sq mi density
2,661 ft Elevation 811 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Yaután enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,661 ft (811 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-9.5119°N, 77.9964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 145 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 114 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 116 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 82 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 85 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 105 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 125 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 110 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 114 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 116 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 112 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 99 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 115 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 132 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 72 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 84 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 114 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 149 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 121 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 46 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 95 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in

Yaután has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 50°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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