San Ignacio, Peru

Full City Profile

7,912 Population 4/sq mi density

4,170 ft Elevation 1,271 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	71°F (21°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,170 ft (1,271 m)
Area	1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.1458°N, 79.0014°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	124 km
Feb 18, 2021	14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador	M5.2	134 km
Aug 17, 2010	7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru	M5.2	113 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	97 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	138 km
Oct 15, 2009	6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru	M5.0	147 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	32 km
Mar 9, 2020	4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru	M4.9	121 km
Apr 9, 2016	70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador	M4.9	119 km
May 25, 2004	9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru	M4.9	141 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	135 km
Dec 7, 1995	16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador	M4.9	117 km
Aug 6, 2000	54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.9	130 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	8 km
May 21, 2017	10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru	M4.8	108 km
Jun 25, 2022	71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.8	72 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	63 km
Nov 21, 1993	87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M4.8	108 km
Sep 25, 1996	5 km SSW of Loja, Ecuador	M4.8	125 km
Dec 14, 1996	26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru	M4.7	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (21°C)	4.7 in
February	71°F (22°C)	4.9 in
March	71°F (22°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	71°F (22°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
May	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	2.7 in
July	69°F (20°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.7 in	Driest
September	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	69°F (21°C)	2.9 in
November	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in
December	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in

San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (1.7").

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