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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1,271 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1458°S, 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").