San Francisco de Sangayaico, Peru

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294 Population 16/sq mi density

11,073 ft Elevation 3,375 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Francisco de Sangayaico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,073 ft (3,375 m)
Area	18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.7952°N, 75.2482°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.70"

Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

481 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996	60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru	M7.7	141 km
Jan 30, 2012	6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.4	59 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru	M6.4	109 km
Apr 5, 1991	21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.3	56 km
Feb 9, 1997	68 km S of Paracas, Peru	M6.1	135 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	94 km
Mar 15, 2014	24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru	M6.1	119 km
Nov 13, 1996	54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M6.1	126 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	98 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	144 km
Aug 18, 2007	7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	113 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km S of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	118 km
Feb 18, 2014	10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.9	56 km
May 3, 2005	central Peru	M5.9	142 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	148 km
Aug 16, 2007	25 km W of Santiago, Peru	M5.8	89 km
Nov 15, 1996	30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M5.8	112 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	149 km
Nov 14, 1996	58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M5.7	124 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1996	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.4 m	14	141 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	139 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
February	52°F (11°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
April	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.1 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in
August	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in
September	48°F (9°C)	0.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.3 in
December	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in

San Francisco de Sangayaico has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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