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Weather & Climate in Yanama, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yanama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,559 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,559 ft (3,828 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.0209°N, 77.4710°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 37 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 65 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 126 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 22 km | 29 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 76 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 106 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 140 km | 118 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 61 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 142 km | 120 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 115 km | 92 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 126 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 115 km | 48 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 103 km | 129 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 35 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Yanama has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").