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Weather & Climate in Sion, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sion has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area5,486.5 sq mi (14,210.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6658°N, 76.7873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.8"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 128 km 130 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 143 km 125 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 99 km 33 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 120 km 34 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 55 km 135 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 45 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 124 km 126 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 43 km 62 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 76 km 61 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 142 km 126 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 109 km 109 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 148 km 105 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 125 km 21 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 143 km 10 km
Sep 2, 2010 2 km SSW of Chazuta, Peru M4.9 139 km 17 km
Jan 7, 2017 81 km SW of Contamana, Peru M4.9 138 km 40 km
Mar 1, 1992 36 km SE of Chazuta, Peru M4.9 133 km 33 km
Jul 2, 2009 69 km ESE of Picota, Peru M4.8 116 km 110 km
Feb 23, 2024 70 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.8 145 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2014 75 km ESE of Picota, Peru M4.8 125 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in Warmest, Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in

Sion has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (3.9").

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