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Weather & Climate in San Juan de Salinas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan de Salinas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 50°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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,999 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,999 ft (3,962 m) |
| Area | 206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9911°N, 70.1057°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
303 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 | 22 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 31 km | 267 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 81 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 37 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 35 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 84 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 137 km | 126 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 107 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 131 km | 241 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 21 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 49 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 66 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 49 km | 184 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 93 km | 197 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 38 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 56 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 89 km | 202 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 111 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 114 km | 260 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 162 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
San Juan de Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 41°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").