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Weather & Climate in San Genaro, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Genaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 226.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,774 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,774 ft (4,808 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.1942°N, 75.1417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 226.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 121 km 43 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 122 km 50 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 117 km 57 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 118 km 101 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 142 km 30 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 119 km 57 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 144 km 35 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 103 km 50 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 145 km 40 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 83 km 104 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 100 km 54 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 106 km 107 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 146 km 40 km
Aug 17, 2007 near the coast of central Peru M5.6 150 km 20 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 146 km 10 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 116 km 101 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 133 km 77 km
May 27, 2022 14 km SE of Santiago, Peru M5.5 131 km 43 km
May 12, 2021 1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.5 122 km 34 km
Jun 15, 2009 11 km N of San Clemente, Peru M5.4 115 km 42 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 5.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
June 35°F (2°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in

San Genaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in August to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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