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San Salvador, Peru

Full City Profile

1,372 Population 24/sq mi density
10,016 ft Elevation 3,053 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
San Salvador experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,016 ft (3,053 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4922°N, 71.7785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 62 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 127 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 130 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 62 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 134 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 122 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 122 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 133 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 128 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 149 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 113 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 115 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 101 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 126 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 137 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 76 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 145 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 104 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 34 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in

San Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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