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Weather & Climate in San Cristóbal, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4100°N, 79.5867°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 30, 2021 | 7 km E of Sullana, Peru | M6.2 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru | M5.4 | 113 km | 64 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 47 km | 67 km |
| Sep 13, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 109 km | 68 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 42 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 62 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 85 km | 44 km |
| Sep 29, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru | M5.0 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 110 km | 41 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 11 km NNW of Salitral, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 134 km | 92 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 3 km W of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 136 km | 113 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 83 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Vice, Peru | M4.9 | 138 km | 37 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 117 km | 61 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 71 km | 32 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 12 km SW of Sechura, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 32 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru | M4.8 | 85 km | 87 km |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 33 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M4.8 | 131 km | 70 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.4").