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Weather & Climate in San Juan de Cuturapi, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan de Cuturapi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°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 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,648 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,648 ft (3,855 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2701°N, 69.1775°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
419 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 142 km | 148 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 97 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 46 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 125 km | 176 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 140 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 64 km | 260 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 66 km | 153 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 132 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 69 km | 264 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 37 km | 189 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 53 km | 246 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 41 km | 220 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru | M5.2 | 138 km | 242 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 28 km NE of Pujocucho, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 162 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 173 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 149 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 153 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
San Juan de Cuturapi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.3").