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Weather & Climate in San Carlos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,637 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,637 ft (2,023 m) |
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9667°N, 77.9333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 93 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 78 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 89 km | 21 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M6.1 | 117 km | 121 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 107 km | 132 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 148 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 98 km | 123 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 109 km | 125 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 68 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 89 km | 26 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 50 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 82 km | 25 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 104 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 49 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").