Weather & Climate in San Miguel, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,569 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,569 ft (3,831 m) |
| Area | 215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4780°S, 70.1250°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
381 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 | 66 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 85 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 130 km | 128 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 72 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 60 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 31 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 90 km | 255 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 119 km | 180 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 89 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 42 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 100 km | 241 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 42 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 117 km | 190 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 64 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 141 km | 197 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 139 km | 202 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 40 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 87 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 21 km ENE of Chiguata, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 106 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 148 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 174 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 190 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in |
San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.1").