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San Marcos, Peru

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7,526 ft Elevation 2,294 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,526 ft (2,294 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3333°N, 78.1833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 33 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 134 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 128 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 149 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 76 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 93 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 54 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 143 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 142 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 67 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 149 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 94 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 66 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 113 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 97 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 128 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 83 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 108 km
Jun 21, 1995 9 km WSW of Querocoto, Peru M4.3 146 km
Apr 12, 2001 13 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in

San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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