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Weather & Climate in Yungay, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yungay 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 8,271 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 | 8,271 ft (2,521 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1383°N, 77.7436°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 118 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 38 km | 117 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 126 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 65 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 48 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 58 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 64 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 110 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 99 km | 53 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 19 km | 29 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 109 km | 76 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 68 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 115 km | 53 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 66 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 129 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 19 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 116 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Yungay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.1").