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Weather & Climate in Yauya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yauya 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 10,075 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 | 10,075 ft (3,071 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9914°N, 77.2915°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 51 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 97 km | 126 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 53 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 41 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 136 km | 113 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 123 km | 120 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 120 km | 118 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 123 km | 92 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 117 km | 48 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 83 km | 129 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 135 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 146 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 148 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in |
Yauya has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").