San José de Tomate, Peru

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538 Population 7/sq mi density

10,728 ft Elevation 3,270 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

San José de Tomate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,728 ft (3,270 m)
Area	73.8 sq mi (191.1 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.3381°N, 74.7774°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

480 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 8, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996	60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru	M7.7	121 km
Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	133 km
Jan 30, 2012	6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.4	94 km
Aug 16, 2007	46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru	M6.4	146 km
Apr 5, 1991	21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M6.3	80 km
Nov 13, 1996	54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M6.1	113 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	65 km
Nov 13, 1996	29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru	M6.0	144 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	83 km
Feb 18, 2014	10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru	M5.9	91 km
May 3, 2005	central Peru	M5.9	67 km
Jul 12, 2024	24 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.8	135 km
Nov 15, 1996	30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M5.8	90 km
Jun 28, 2007	41 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.8	150 km
May 18, 2009	35 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.8	147 km
Aug 16, 2007	25 km W of Santiago, Peru	M5.8	126 km
Jan 12, 2001	27 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.7	138 km
Nov 14, 1996	58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M5.7	116 km
Jul 2, 2012	29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru	M5.7	89 km
Jan 25, 2019	15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru	M5.7	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	121 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
February	54°F (12°C)	4.5 in
March	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
April	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in
June	49°F (10°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	49°F (10°C)	0.1 in
September	51°F (10°C)	0.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in
December	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in

San José de Tomate has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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