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San Cristóbal, Peru
Full City Profile
1,125
Population
3/sq mi density
11,670 ft
Elevation
3,557 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 109.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,670 ft (3,557 m) |
| Area | 365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.7427°N, 74.2222°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 125 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.1").