San Miguel, Peru

Full City Profile

8,400 Population 64/sq mi density

8,750 ft Elevation 2,667 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

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. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,750 ft (2,667 m)
Area	131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²)
Population Density	64/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.0125°N, 73.9808°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"

19% above US 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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