San Carlos, Peru

Full City Profile

295 Population 10/sq mi density

6,637 ft Elevation 2,023 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.9°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,637 ft (2,023 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.9667°N, 77.9333°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"

127% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	93 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	78 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	89 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	117 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	107 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	148 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	98 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	89 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	109 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	68 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	89 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	143 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	141 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	82 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	104 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	94 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	102 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	100 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	102 km
Jul 6, 2025	53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in
February	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
March	61°F (16°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
April	62°F (16°C)	4.4 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
October	62°F (16°C)	4.3 in
November	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
December	62°F (17°C)	2.9 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").

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