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Weather & Climate in San Rafael, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,924 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,924 ft (2,720 m) |
| Area | 112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3381°N, 76.1833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 124 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 66 km | 126 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 103 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 36 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1999 | 37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 65 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.0 | 78 km | 9 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 114 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 71 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 99 km | 113 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru | M4.9 | 100 km | 16 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 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 34°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.7").