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San Pedro de Cajas, Peru
Full City Profile
5,758
Population
13/sq mi density
13,196 ft
Elevation
4,022 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
San Pedro de Cajas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,196 ft (4,022 m) |
| Area | 436.2 sq mi (1,129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.2506°N, 75.8612°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 74 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
San Pedro de Cajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 39°F in July to 44°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").