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Weather & Climate in Jayune, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jayune has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,917 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 365 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,917 ft (4,242 m) |
| Area | 787.0 sq mi (2,038.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5628°N, 71.3031°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
689 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 131 km | 236 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 123 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 63 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 67 km | 123 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 109 km | 199 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 124 km | 110 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 63 km | 186 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 48 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 114 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 120 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 115 km | 126 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 124 km | 212 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 142 km | 121 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 210 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 132 km | 121 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 96 km | 184 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 102 km | 144 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 110 km | 207 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 64 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 93 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 111 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 126 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 154 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 33°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Jayune has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 33°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.1").