San José, Peru

Full City Profile

1,258 Population 6/sq mi density

13,386 ft Elevation 4,080 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

San José has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 210.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	45.1°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,386 ft (4,080 m)
Area	206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.6820°N, 70.1591°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 210.5"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	29 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	4 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	97 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	50 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	65 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	123 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	134 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	67 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	38 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	50 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	73 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	34 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	48 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	63 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	146 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	81 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	57 km
Apr 21, 2012	5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru	M5.4	143 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	84 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (140 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	140 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	6.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	47°F (9°C)	5.1 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in
June	40°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.2 in
August	42°F (6°C)	0.3 in
September	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in
December	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in	Warmest

San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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