San Juan de Chito, Peru

Full City Profile

549 Population 3/sq mi density

11,742 ft Elevation 3,579 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

San Juan de Chito has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,742 ft (3,579 m)
Area	168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.6396°N, 73.9261°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"

39% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.93"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 1, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	113 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	56 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	127 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	63 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	65 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	71 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	114 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	84 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	71 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	94 km
May 27, 1998	central Peru	M5.3	133 km
Oct 15, 2002	7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru	M5.3	141 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	83 km
Jul 27, 1997	0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru	M5.2	61 km
Apr 13, 2020	7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru	M5.2	104 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	104 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	148 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	119 km
Dec 26, 1999	11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru	M5.1	134 km
Aug 10, 1994	central Peru	M5.1	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	6.6 in
February	51°F (11°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
March	51°F (10°C)	6.6 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
December	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in

San Juan de Chito has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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