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San José del Alto, Peru

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122 Population 0/sq mi density
3,307 ft Elevation 1,008 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
San José del Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Area1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4651°N, 79.0176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 144 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 110 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 107 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 143 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 25 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 139 km
Aug 6, 2000 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.9 133 km
Apr 9, 2016 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 149 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 28 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 136 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 100 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 149 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 94 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 127 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 44 km
Nov 21, 1993 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 74 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 83 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 90 km
May 8, 1993 28 km E of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in

San José del Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.3").

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