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Weather & Climate in Yanahuaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanahuaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,375 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,375 ft (1,943 m) |
| Area | 556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.2588°N, 69.1693°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 141 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 118 km | 267 km |
| Jan 10, 1994 | 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru | M6.9 | 107 km | 596 km |
| Nov 28, 1997 | 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru | M6.7 | 71 km | 586 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 92 km E of Sina, Peru | M6.1 | 80 km | 650 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 144 km | 255 km |
| Mar 10, 1996 | 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 131 km | 190 km |
| Aug 8, 1994 | 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 99 km | 598 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 142 km | 202 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 242 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru | M5.1 | 137 km | 227 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 62 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.9 | 124 km | 39 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 9 km ESE of Macusani, Peru | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 3 km NE of Macusani, Peru | M4.7 | 136 km | 51 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 51 km NE of Corani, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 47 km |
| Feb 28, 1995 | 11 km ENE of Tirapata, Peru | M4.7 | 142 km | 230 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 11 km ESE of Corani, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 2 km WSW of Conima, Peru | M4.6 | 138 km | 266 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in |
Yanahuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in July to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (1.0").