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San Juan, Peru

Full City Profile

712 Population 2/sq mi density
9,498 ft Elevation 2,895 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
San Juan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 109.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,498 ft (2,895 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.6602°N, 74.2022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 109.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 133 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 135 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 135 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 68 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 149 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 83 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 135 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 13 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 54 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 138 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 120 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 118 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 135 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 130 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 125 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 121 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 121 km
May 24, 1994 24 km SSW of Acarí, Peru M5.6 120 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 92 km
Jun 29, 2007 51 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 131 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 135 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
July 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Warmest

San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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