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San Rafael, Peru

Full City Profile

2,056 Population 18/sq mi density
8,924 ft Elevation 2,720 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
San Rafael has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,924 ft (2,720 m)
Area112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-10.3381°N, 76.1833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 133.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 124 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 71 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 66 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 117 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 81 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 108 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 131 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 121 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 93 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 88 km
Jan 28, 1999 37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 143 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 78 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 142 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 140 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 111 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 100 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 99 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
August 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 34°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.7").

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