San Rafael, Peru

Full City Profile

1,301 Population 10/sq mi density

771 ft Elevation 235 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	67.8°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	771 ft (235 m)
Area	130.4 sq mi (337.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.0304°N, 76.4750°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.7"

186% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	135 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	140 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	132 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	131 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	95 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	134 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	147 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	130 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	131 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	149 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	64 km
Jul 23, 1997	29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.3	119 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	129 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	42 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	120 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	39 km
Jun 8, 2017	76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	127 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	115 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	133 km
Apr 12, 1991	21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru	M5.1	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	80°F (27°C)	4.9 in
March	79°F (26°C)	7.0 in	Wettest
April	79°F (26°C)	5.9 in
May	79°F (26°C)	4.4 in
June	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in
September	80°F (27°C)	3.9 in
October	80°F (27°C)	5.8 in
November	81°F (27°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
December	81°F (27°C)	4.1 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in January to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (2.7").

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