San Lorenzo de Quinti, Peru

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790 Population 8/sq mi density

9,777 ft Elevation 2,980 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

San Lorenzo de Quinti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,777 ft (2,980 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.1452°N, 76.2126°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 239.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	144 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	65 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	83 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	141 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	139 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	88 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	50 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	108 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	129 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	134 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	127 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	51 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	123 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	76 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	136 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	104 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	57 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	140 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	70 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	118 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	108 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	144 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	98 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	97 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	87 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	97 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
February	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in
June	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	52°F (11°C)	0.1 in
August	39°F (4°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
September	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
October	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in

San Lorenzo de Quinti has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 39°F in August to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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