Yunguyo, Peru

Full City Profile

16,140 Population 188/sq mi density

12,654 ft Elevation 3,857 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Yunguyo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,654 ft (3,857 m)
Area	85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²)
Population Density	188/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.2500°N, 69.0833°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 5.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

370 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	147 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	81 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	104 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	48 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	130 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	66 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	130 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	126 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	47 km
Jun 29, 2013	23 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.3	70 km
Feb 2, 2006	29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.3	126 km
Mar 4, 1998	60 km E of Estique, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	50 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	74 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	51 km
Aug 12, 2001	27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.2	108 km
May 7, 1996	5 km E of Caminaca, Peru	M5.2	144 km
Feb 4, 2007	73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru	M5.1	109 km
Jun 30, 2022	26 km ENE of Pujocucho, Peru	M5.1	142 km
Mar 3, 2022	28 km NE of Pujocucho, Peru	M5.1	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (158 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	158 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	162 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	179 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	6.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.5 in
May	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
August	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
December	51°F (11°C)	5.5 in

Yunguyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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