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Weather & Climate in San Miguel, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,750 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,750 ft (2,667 m) |
| Area | 131.0 sq mi (339.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0125°N, 73.9808°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 109 km | 101 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 134 km | 104 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 109 km | 107 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 134 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 123 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 69 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 133 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 25 km | 72 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 53 km | 84 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 127 km | 93 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 136 km | 90 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 119 km | 109 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 110 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 32 km | 60 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 34 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 66 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").