San Juan de Virundo, Peru

Full City Profile

621 Population 1/sq mi density

13,094 ft Elevation 3,991 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

San Juan de Virundo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 268.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	39.5°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,094 ft (3,991 m)
Area	995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.2506°N, 72.6811°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 268.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991	15 km W of Lares, Peru	M7.0	138 km
Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	103 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	125 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	69 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	124 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	1 km
Jun 24, 2017	14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru	M5.7	150 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	134 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	7 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	96 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	146 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	136 km
Mar 7, 2025	12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru	M5.4	77 km
Oct 24, 2000	13 km SE of Alca, Peru	M5.4	108 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	85 km
Aug 10, 2001	11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.4	9 km
Dec 20, 1999	33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru	M5.4	137 km
Apr 21, 2012	5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru	M5.4	144 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	87 km
May 27, 1998	central Peru	M5.3	38 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	135 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	144 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	185 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	192 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	7.6 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	7.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	7.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in
August	42°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Warmest

San Juan de Virundo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 35°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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