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Weather & Climate in San José del Alto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Area | 1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4651°N, 79.0176°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 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 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 110 km | 67 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 49 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 25 km | 44 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 68 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2016 | 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 149 km | 39 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 28 km | 32 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 136 km | 83 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 100 km | 41 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.9 | 149 km | 92 km |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru | M4.8 | 127 km | 87 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1993 | 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M4.8 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 83 km | 56 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 90 km | 96 km |
| May 8, 1993 | 28 km E of Cariamanga, Ecuador | M4.7 | 128 km | 99 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in |
San José del Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.3").