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San Cristóbal, Peru
Junin · Peru
San Cristóbal is a small town in Junin, Peru with a population of 845. Elevation: 15,410 ft (4,697 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Cristóbal
El campamento minero San Cristóbal está ubicado en la parte suroeste del Distrito de Yauli, Provincia de Yauli, Región Junín, en el Perú.
People
Climate
| Population | 845 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 15,410 ft (4,697 m) |
| Coordinates | -11.7349°, -76.0626° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Junin |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,505 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 126.6 inches (322 cm) |
About San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is a small town in Peru (Junin) with a population of 845. The city sits at an elevation of 15,410 feet (4,697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,410 ft (4,697 m) |
| Area | 146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.7349°N, 76.0626°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 84 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 127 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 117 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 106 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 36°F in August to 40°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in San Cristóbal
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Leoncio Prado Gutierrez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 31724 Horacio Zevallos Gamez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Santos Chocano | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Belen School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31166 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 31168 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Modelo Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Señor de Los Milagros |
Train Stations in San Cristóbal
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Cristóbal
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Alas del Mar | — | Small Airport |
| Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lib Mandi Metropolitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bartolo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cristóbal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia De Pomaocha |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a population of 845 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 146.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 126.6 inches of snow.