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San Cristóbal, Peru

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845 Population 6/sq mi density
15,410 ft Elevation 4,697 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
San Cristóbal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,410 ft (4,697 m)
Area146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7349°N, 76.0626°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 126.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 52 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 130 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 126 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 133 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 141 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 134 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 58 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 97 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 90 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 126 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 113 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 105 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 130 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 52 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 117 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 128 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 82 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 144 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 137 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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