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Weather & Climate in Yunguyo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yunguyo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,654 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,654 ft (3,857 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2500°N, 69.0833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
370 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 147 km | 148 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 104 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 48 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 130 km | 176 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 66 km | 260 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 130 km | 140 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 47 km | 189 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 70 km | 264 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 40 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 132 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 50 km | 220 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 153 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 51 km | 246 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 242 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 173 km |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 26 km ENE of Pujocucho, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 154 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 28 km NE of Pujocucho, Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 162 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 158 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 162 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in |
Yunguyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").