San Benito, Peru

Full City Profile

546 Population 2/sq mi density

5,791 ft Elevation 1,765 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Benito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	70.0°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,791 ft (1,765 m)
Area	224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.4250°N, 78.9273°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	116 km
Nov 13, 2000	79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.8	138 km
Apr 26, 2015	76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.6	141 km
Aug 7, 2005	84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M5.4	138 km
Feb 25, 2020	86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.3	141 km
Feb 3, 2024	83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M5.2	137 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	52 km
Oct 16, 2016	28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	140 km
Apr 7, 1994	56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru	M4.9	149 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	125 km
Aug 8, 2002	13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.9	126 km
Jan 9, 2024	59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.9	119 km
Jul 20, 2016	15 km E of Virú, Peru	M4.9	114 km
Nov 10, 1990	20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.8	137 km
Mar 20, 2003	42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.8	107 km
Oct 3, 2009	66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.8	136 km
May 25, 2019	64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru	M4.7	135 km
Jan 12, 2008	9 km SSE of Saña, Peru	M4.7	84 km
Nov 20, 2000	82 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.7	146 km
Sep 13, 2003	86 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru	M4.7	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
February	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in
March	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	1.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
September	62°F (16°C)	0.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
December	64°F (18°C)	1.0 in

San Benito has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in August to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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