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San Juan, Peru
Ica · Peru
San Juan is a small city in Ica, Peru with a population of 12,795. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan
San Juan de Marcona is the capital of the Marcona District of Nazca Province, Ica Region, Peru. It is a mining, commercial, port, and fishing town, with a population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants. Known as the iron capital and cradle of the Humboldt Penguin on the Peruvian coast.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,795 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.3653°, -75.1622° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ica |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan
San Juan is a small city in Peru (Ica) with a population of 12,795. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in San Juan
San Juan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1,064.2 sq mi (2,756.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.3653°N, 75.1622°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1942 | S. PERU | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.0 m | 30 | 99 km |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 69 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 91 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 66 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in San Juan
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Apostol Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Caritas Felices | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen De Chapi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Juan | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Almirante Miguel Grau | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 22398 Elena Francia Ramos | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 23544 Francisco Bolognesi | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 23585 Ricardo Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Felipe de las Casas Grieve | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San Juan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Antiguo |
Hotels in San Juan
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Juan
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Juan
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Juan
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Juan
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Juan
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Juan
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | NZC | Medium Airport |
| Acarí Airbase Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaquí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nuevo Acari Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan de Marcona Airport | SJA | Small Airport |
| Yauca Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia San Juan Bautista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Juan?
San Juan has a population of 12,795 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,064.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan?
San Juan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.