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Yanacocha

Yanacocha is a village in Pasco, Peru, 3,537 m above sea level. It has a population of about 553. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population553
Local time06:43
10.47° S, 76.50° WElevation 3,537 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code19600
The year in Yanacochaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low13° / 3°
Rain this month73mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Yanacocha at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in November

Coolest month0°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

118 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

14 mm of rain

Weather in Yanacocha

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct17°3°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct19°4°1.7 mm
Thu29 Oct18°2°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°3°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°2°1.2 mm
Sun1 Nov17°6°4.3 mm
Mon2 Nov16°7°3.9 mm
Tue3 Nov16°7°5 mm
Wed4 Nov12°8°5.7 mm
Thu5 Nov13°7°11 mm

When to go to Yanacocha

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score302524394751545752433828
High13°13°13°13°12°12°12°12°13°13°14°13°
Low4°4°4°4°2°1°0°1°2°3°3°4°
Rain (mm)1331381527432181425417390118
Wet days12131498554591114

What's on in Yanacocha

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Yanacocha

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Yanacocha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Yanacocha

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 131 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 118 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 70 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Yanacocha

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

19600

Places near Yanacocha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yanacocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Yanacocha.
What is the hottest month in Yanacocha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Yanacocha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yanacocha?
December is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Yanacocha?
The postal code of Yanacocha is 19600.