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Weather & Climate in San Francisco de Sangayaico, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco de Sangayaico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,073 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,073 ft (3,375 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7952°N, 75.2482°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
481 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 12, 1996 | 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru | M7.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 59 km | 43 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 56 km | 50 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 68 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 94 km | 57 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M6.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 98 km | 101 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 56 km | 57 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Nov 14, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 100 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 141 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in |
San Francisco de Sangayaico has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.0").