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Weather & Climate in San José, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7381°N, 79.8275°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 79 km | 23 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | M6.0 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Nov 29, 2012 | 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.3 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 64 km |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 76 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 45 km | 41 km |
| Nov 7, 1994 | 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 47 km | 68 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 79 km | 41 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 37 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M4.8 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Feb 16, 2017 | 90 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 106 km | 39 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 36 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").