Santa Catalina, Peru

Full City Profile

423 Population 15/sq mi density

8,412 ft Elevation 2,564 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.9°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,412 ft (2,564 m)
Area	29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.1117°N, 78.0614°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"

127% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 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	108 km
May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	93 km
Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	103 km
Sep 10, 2016	51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M6.1	136 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	133 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	128 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	112 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	104 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	116 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	103 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	87 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	94 km
Sep 29, 2004	48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.2	122 km
Apr 12, 1991	32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.2	118 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	109 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	117 km
Apr 12, 1991	21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru	M5.1	111 km
Jul 6, 2025	53 km N of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	132 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	111 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
February	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
March	59°F (15°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.7 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
November	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in
December	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in

Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in August to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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