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Yungay, Peru
Full City Profile
5,269
Population
44/sq mi density
8,271 ft
Elevation
2,521 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Yungay 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 Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,271 ft (2,521 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1383°N, 77.7436°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 19 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 116 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Yungay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.1").