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Weather & Climate in Yanacocha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanacocha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,604 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,604 ft (3,537 m) |
| Area | 45.0 sq mi (116.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.4714°N, 76.5019°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 131 km | 106 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 67 km | 126 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 67 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 103 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 71 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 16 km W of Sayán, Peru | M4.9 | 120 km | 77 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 122 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 120 km | 113 km |
| Dec 5, 1991 | 5 km SW of San Ramón, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 117 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru | M4.8 | 113 km | 120 km |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 39 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M4.8 | 124 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in |
Yanacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 39°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.6").