Yauyos, Peru

Junin · Peru

Yauyos is a small city in Junin, Peru with a population of 27,560. Elevation: 12,365 ft (3,769 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

27,560 Population 4,273/sq mi density
12,365 ft Elevation 3,769 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Yauyos

Yauyos

Yauyos is a town in Central Peru, capital of the province Yauyos in the region Lima. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Yauyos.

People

Population27,560
Density4,273/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Elevation12,365 ft (3,769 m)
Population27,560
Population Density4,273 / sq mi
Elevation12,365 ft (3,769 m)
Coordinates-11.7812°, -75.4991°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceJunin
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,711 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.7 inches (131 cm)

About Yauyos

Yauyos is a small city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 27,560. The city sits at an elevation of 12,365 feet (3,769 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Yauyos

Yauyos has an average annual temperature of 7.2°C (45°F). The hottest month is Oct (8.1°C), the coldest is Jul (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 280 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.3°C / 45°F 0.7° / 17.9° 45.7
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 0.2° / 17.4° 47.1
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 0.2° / 17° 45.9
Apr 7.5°C / 46°F 0.3° / 17.9° 18.0
May 6.9°C / 44°F -1.7° / 17.3° 8.7
Jun 6.3°C / 43°F -3.4° / 16.9° 7.0
Jul 6.1°C / 43°F -3.8° / 17.3° 4.2
Aug 6.7°C / 44°F -3.2° / 18.3° 1.3
Sep 7.5°C / 45°F -0.3° / 18° 6.6
Oct 8.1°C / 47°F 0.3° / 19.5° 11.4
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 0.6° / 18.9° 30.8
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 0.8° / 18.3° 53.8
Yauyos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,365 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)

Geography

Elevation12,365 ft (3,769 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density4,273/sq mi
Coordinates11.7812°S, 75.4991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Peru avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 113 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 146 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 121 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 123 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 118 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 119 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 136 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 144 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 115 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 146 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 53 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 36 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 142 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 145 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 37 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 135 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 79 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 144 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Warmest
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in

Yauyos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in January to 51°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Yauyos

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Sigma - - - -
Institución Educativa San Jose - - - -
Institución Educativa Mater Dei - - - -
Institución Educativa 30566 Alejandro Rufino Espinoza Leon - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30533 - - - -
Institución Educativa 30534 Santisima Virgen De Las Mercedes - - - -
Institución Educativa Enrique F. Gómez Espinoza - - - -
Colegio San José - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yauyos

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Huancayo peruvian cumbia, pop music MP3 96 kbps
Radio 1550, La Radio Joven. Huancayo. 88.9 FM. rock, alternative AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Clasica Rock&Pop - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Yauyos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Tunanmarca

Farmers Markets in Yauyos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
mercado de San Jeronimo
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Modelo Santa Rosa - Concepción

Hotels in Yauyos

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortus

Restaurants in Yauyos

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cevichería Tatita
Cevivhería Gary
El Huapeo Jaujino
Hawaii Chicken
Restaurant El Puerto

Dentists in Yauyos

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Espinoza
PE #5043257716

Veterinaries in Yauyos

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Hacienda

Train Stations in Yauyos

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jauja

Bus Stations in Yauyos

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Jauja

Banks in Yauyos

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caja los Andes

Stadiums & Teams in Yauyos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yauyos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Carle AirportJAUMedium Airport
Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport-Small Airport
Huancayo Airport-Small Airport
Imperial Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Yauyos

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sicaya

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yauyos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo
Ricardo Palma

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
3,400 m (11,155 ft)
Founded
1534

🇵🇪 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 Yauyos

What is the population of Yauyos?

Yauyos has a population of 27,560 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4,273 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yauyos?

Yauyos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches, with 51.7 inches of snow.

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