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Weather & Climate in San Cristobal, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristobal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,292 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,292 ft (3,137 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7399°N, 70.7065°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
771 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 26 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 150 km | 24 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 144 km | 148 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 139 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 102 km | 136 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 92 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 132 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 150 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 57 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 47 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 104 km | 116 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 59 km | 109 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 93 km | 74 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 54 km | 25 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.5 | 115 km | 64 km |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 16 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 129 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 21 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 48 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 73 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 183 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
San Cristobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in July to 56°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").