Nueva Santa Cruz, Peru

Full City Profile

501 Population 7/sq mi density

3,553 ft Elevation 1,083 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Nueva Santa Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,553 ft (1,083 m)
Area	75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.8678°N, 77.4224°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.6"

170% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M7.1	39 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	27 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	38 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	61 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	88 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	44 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	37 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	72 km
Feb 12, 1995	15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.6	146 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	11 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	38 km
Oct 25, 2012	5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru	M5.4	149 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	37 km
May 7, 2020	47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.3	83 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Aug 6, 2002	58 km S of Barranca, Peru	M5.3	106 km
Jun 26, 2010	63 km WNW of Barranca, Peru	M5.2	133 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	48 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	43 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	40 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	69°F (20°C)	4.0 in
March	69°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	69°F (21°C)	5.1 in
May	69°F (20°C)	3.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.3 in
July	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
August	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Driest
September	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	69°F (21°C)	4.7 in
November	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
December	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in

Nueva Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.6").

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