San Damián, Peru

Full City Profile

818 Population 9/sq mi density

10,600 ft Elevation 3,231 meters

89°F Avg Temperature 31°C

San Damián has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	88.5°F
	64% above US avg
January Average	84°F (29°C)
July Average	91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,600 ft (3,231 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.0174°N, 76.3918°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	43 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	85 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	138 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	95 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	26 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	116 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	87 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	135 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	68 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	99 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	66 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	125 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	75 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	150 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	86 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	80 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	75 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	121 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	134 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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	100 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	146 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	88 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	77 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	78 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	66 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	84°F (29°C)	2.8 in
February	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
May	47°F (9°C)	0.1 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	91°F (33°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in
September	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in

San Damián has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 45°F in June to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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