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Weather & Climate in Yanaca, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yanaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 275.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,915 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,915 ft (3,327 m)
Area148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2257°N, 73.1601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 275.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 61 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 133 km 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 122 km 101 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 126 km 111 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 52 km 33 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 143 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 108 km 92 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 134 km 97 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 145 km 107 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 59 km 91 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 109 km 26 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 143 km 101 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 85 km 96 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 123 km 107 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 126 km 114 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 44 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 55 km 33 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 58 km 96 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 46 km 87 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 36 km 94 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 160 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 7.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Yanaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 33°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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