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San Miguel, Peru

Ayacucho · Peru

San Miguel is a small city in Ayacucho, Peru with a population of 8,400. Elevation: 8,750 ft (2,667 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,400 Population 64/sq mi density
8,750 ft Elevation 2,667 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Miguel

San Miguel

San Miguel is a town in Central Peru, capital of the province La Mar in the region Ayacucho.

People

Population8,400
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation8,750 ft (2,667 m)
Population8,400
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation8,750 ft (2,667 m)
Coordinates-13.0125°, -73.9808°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAyacucho
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About San Miguel

San Miguel is a small city in Peru (Ayacucho) with a population of 8,400. The city sits at an elevation of 8,750 feet (2,667 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in San Miguel

San Miguel 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 620 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 100.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 138.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 92.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.7
San Miguel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,750 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Peru avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,750 ft (2,667 m)
Area131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0125°N, 73.9808°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Peru avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 109 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 134 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 109 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 101 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 134 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 123 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 144 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 69 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 133 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 25 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 53 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 127 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 136 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 119 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 142 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 110 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 32 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 142 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 139 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in
February 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in

San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in San Miguel

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 38399
Institución Educativa 38378 /Mx-P
Institución Educativa No. 38434
Institución Educativa No. 38718
Institución Educativa 38994-18
Institución Educativa No. 38559
Institución Educativa No. 38371
Institución Educativa No. 38395
Institución Educativa No. 38367
Institución Educativa No. 38366
Institución Educativa No. 38765
Institución Educativa No. 38686
Institución Educativa Eduardo Añaños Perez
Institución Educativa No. 38818
Institución Educativa No. 38685
Institución Educativa No. 38719
Institución Educativa Enrique Molina Guerra
Institución Educativa No. 38369
Institución Educativa No. 38893
Institución Educativa No. 38671
Institución Educativa No. 38396
Institución Educativa No. 38973
Institución Educativa No. 38748
Institución Educativa No. 38992
Institución Educativa No. 38670
Institución Educativa 9 De Diciembre 38994-12
Institución Educativa 38363 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa Mirtha Jeri De Añaños
Institución Educativa Señor De Ascension
Institución Educativa No. 38972
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Museums in San Miguel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay
La Batalla de Ayacucho
Museo Andrés A. Cáceres
Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue
Museo de Arte Popular Joaquín López Antay
Museo de la memoria "para que no se repita" ANFASEP
Museo de las Abejas
Museo de sitio Wari

Libraries in San Miguel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central -Efrain Morote Best0.0
Inversiones Continental0.0
Libreria Bazar Estudio0.0
Mercantil Ayacucho0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de abril
Gamarra Lima
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado Capillapata
Mercado de Abastos Andrés F .Vivanco
Mercado Jesus Nazareno
Mercado Magdalena
Mercado Mayorista Las Américas
Mercado Minorista Mariscal Caceres
Mercado Nery García Zárate
Mercado San José
Mercado Señor de Arequipa
Plaza Market

Hotels in San Miguel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel

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Airports Near San Miguel

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYPMedium Airport
Andahuaylas AirportANSSmall Airport
Luisiana AirportSmall Airport
Palmapampa AirportSmall Airport
Pichari AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
Vilcashuamán AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,661 m (8,731 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Miguel

What is the population of San Miguel?

San Miguel has a population of 8,400 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 131.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel?

San Miguel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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