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Yauya, Peru

Full City Profile

9,092 Population 102/sq mi density
10,075 ft Elevation 3,071 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Yauya 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

Elevation10,075 ft (3,071 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9914°N, 77.2915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 51 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 116 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 97 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 143 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 41 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 134 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 136 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 131 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 146 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 123 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 120 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 134 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 123 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 117 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 83 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 141 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 146 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in

Yauya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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