San Cristobal, Peru

Full City Profile

879 Population 1/sq mi density

10,292 ft Elevation 3,137 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

San Cristobal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,292 ft (3,137 m)
Area	781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.7399°N, 70.7065°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

771 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	26 km
Jun 26, 2001	34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M6.7	150 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	144 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	148 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	139 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	102 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	92 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	132 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	139 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	140 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	150 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	128 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	47 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	104 km
Jun 24, 2001	22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.6	142 km
May 30, 2004	18 km W of Camilaca, Peru	M5.5	59 km
Jun 25, 2001	9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru	M5.5	93 km
Jul 12, 2022	3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru	M5.5	54 km
Feb 7, 2007	22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.5	115 km
Aug 26, 2002	16 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.4	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	129 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	144 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	63 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (21 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	21 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	48 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	73 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	107 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	148 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	162 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	183 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
February	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	0.0 in
June	51°F (11°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	51°F (11°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	52°F (11°C)	0.1 in
September	54°F (12°C)	0.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in
November	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in
December	56°F (14°C)	0.6 in	Warmest

San Cristobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in July to 56°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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