San José de Secce, Peru

Full City Profile

625 Population 7/sq mi density

10,636 ft Elevation 3,242 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 5°C

San José de Secce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	41.5°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,636 ft (3,242 m)
Area	86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.7657°N, 74.2530°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"

70% above US avg

Snowfall 35.7"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	130 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	95 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	67 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	140 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	116 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	24 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	62 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	96 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	44 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	117 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	146 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	95 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	40 km
Aug 17, 1995	54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru	M5.1	135 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	125 km
Jul 15, 2012	7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru	M5.0	103 km
Jan 22, 2011	7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru	M5.0	147 km
May 13, 2019	16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.0	143 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
March	53°F (12°C)	5.3 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
June	51°F (11°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in
August	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
December	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in

San José de Secce has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 41°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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