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Yura, Peru

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5,686 Population 7/sq mi density
8,524 ft Elevation 2,598 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Yura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,524 ft (2,598 m)
Area870.3 sq mi (2,254.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-16.2522°N, 71.6797°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

803 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 150 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 108 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 114 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 33 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 31 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 89 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 142 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 145 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 67 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 82 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 117 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 134 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 138 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 115 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 147 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 148 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 138 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 109 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 68 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 17 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 55 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 67 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 97 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 116 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 164 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in

Yura has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 56°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.0") and May the driest (0.0").

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