San Pedro, Peru

Full City Profile

517 Population 1/sq mi density

10,171 ft Elevation 3,100 meters

89°F Avg Temperature 32°C

San Pedro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

87°F Jan (30°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	88.9°F
	65% above US avg
January Average	87°F (30°C)
July Average	90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,171 ft (3,100 m)
Area	365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.7671°N, 74.0976°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

451 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 28, 2024	10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru	M7.2	124 km
Sep 25, 2013	16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru	M7.1	127 km
Jan 14, 2018	37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru	M7.1	129 km
Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	60 km
Jul 5, 2001	31 km S of Achanizo, Peru	M6.6	147 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	97 km
Jun 16, 2024	10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru	M6.0	126 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	138 km
May 3, 2005	central Peru	M5.9	59 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	5 km
May 18, 2009	35 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.8	127 km
Jun 28, 2007	41 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.8	133 km
Jul 12, 2024	24 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.8	115 km
Jun 29, 2015	27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru	M5.8	141 km
Sep 28, 2004	21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru	M5.8	113 km
Nov 15, 1996	30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru	M5.8	149 km
Jun 24, 2017	14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru	M5.7	105 km
Jan 12, 2001	27 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.7	118 km
Jan 25, 2019	15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru	M5.7	137 km
Jun 29, 2007	51 km SW of Acarí, Peru	M5.6	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2024	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	122 km
2018	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	129 km
2013	S. PERU	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	127 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	87°F (30°C)	5.6 in
February	52°F (11°C)	5.0 in
March	51°F (11°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
May	49°F (9°C)	0.7 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in
July	90°F (32°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
September	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
December	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in

San Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 47°F in August to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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