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Weather & Climate in San Ignacio, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,170 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1,271 m) |
| Area | 1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1458°N, 79.0014°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 124 km | 50 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 134 km | 100 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 67 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 97 km | 49 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 32 km | 44 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 121 km | 83 km |
| Apr 9, 2016 | 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 119 km | 39 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 61 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 41 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 117 km | 92 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 8 km | 32 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru | M4.8 | 108 km | 87 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.8 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Loja, Ecuador | M4.8 | 125 km | 100 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 99 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in |
San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (1.7").