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Weather & Climate in Yaurisque, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yaurisque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,588 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,588 ft (3,532 m) |
| Area | 148.7 sq mi (385.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6613°N, 71.9227°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 68 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 118 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 39 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 91 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 111 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 101 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 105 km | 87 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 153 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 91 km | 96 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 144 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 79 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 67 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 94 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 84 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in |
Yaurisque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").