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Weather & Climate in San José, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 210.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,386 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,386 ft (4,080 m) |
| Area | 206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.6820°N, 70.1591°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
262 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 29 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 4 km | 267 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 97 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 50 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 65 km | 200 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 123 km | 126 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 134 km | 255 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 67 km | 180 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 38 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 50 km | 210 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 73 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 34 km | 190 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 48 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 63 km | 197 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 144 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 81 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 57 km | 202 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 111 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 84 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 144 km | 260 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.1").