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San Nicolás, Peru
Full City Profile
792
Population
9/sq mi density
9,429 ft
Elevation
2,874 meters
39°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
San Nicolás has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,429 ft (2,874 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9758°N, 77.1893°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").