San José, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
San José is a small city in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 13,304. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About San José
Camaná is the district capital of the homonymous province, located in the Department of Arequipa, Peru. In 2015, it had an estimate of 39,026 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,304 |
| Population Density | 3,913 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.6185°, -72.7367° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.8 inches (20 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José
San José is a small city in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 13,304. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in San José
San José has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 83 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6185°S, 72.7367°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 109 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in San José
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 40683 Rolf Laumer | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 40236 Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 40233 Jose Maria Quimper Y Caballero | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 40235 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Julio Ernesto Portugal | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in San José
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central |
Restaurants in San José
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San José
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San José
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San José
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San José
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siguas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San José
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San José |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San José?
San José has a population of 13,304 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3,913 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José?
San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.
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