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Weather & Climate in San Benito, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Benito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,791 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,791 ft (1,765 m) |
| Area | 224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.4250°N, 78.9273°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 116 km | 130 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 52 km | 64 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 41 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 125 km | 41 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 126 km | 77 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 119 km | 54 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 114 km | 106 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 107 km | 54 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 136 km | 47 km |
| May 25, 2019 | 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | M4.7 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 84 km | 71 km |
| Nov 20, 2000 | 82 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 86 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M4.7 | 143 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
San Benito has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in August to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").