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Weather & Climate in San Pedro de Pillao, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro de Pillao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 11,978 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,978 ft (3,651 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.4375°N, 76.4973°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 135 km | 106 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 70 km | 126 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 67 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 103 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 71 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 16 km W of Sayán, Peru | M4.9 | 122 km | 77 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 117 km | 113 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 122 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru | M4.8 | 111 km | 120 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M4.8 | 104 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
San Pedro de Pillao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 42°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").