San José, Peru

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1,090 Population 321/sq mi density

52 ft Elevation 16 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	52 ft (16 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	321/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.6185°N, 72.7367°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.8"

98% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

937 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001	6 km SSW of Atico, Peru	M8.4	104 km
Jul 7, 2001	51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M7.6	124 km
Apr 3, 1999	6 km SE of Camaná, Peru	M6.8	9 km
Jul 5, 2001	31 km S of Achanizo, Peru	M6.6	146 km
Jul 18, 2017	22 km S of Atico, Peru	M6.4	98 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	127 km
Jun 23, 2001	56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.1	63 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	89 km
Jun 3, 2003	81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.0	83 km
Jun 23, 2001	61 km S of Atico, Peru	M5.9	97 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	144 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	101 km
Jun 23, 2001	44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru	M5.8	106 km
Aug 3, 2000	59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.8	144 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	112 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	143 km
Jun 23, 2001	48 km S of Atico, Peru	M5.7	93 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	144 km
Feb 16, 2016	26 km S of Atico, Peru	M5.7	95 km
Jun 25, 2001	73 km SSW of Atico, Peru	M5.7	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

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

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

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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